Utility Crew Member III

Facility operation, maintenance, and service in water distribution and sewer collection systems. Work involves the performance of tasks and the operation of equipment, which entails considerable skill. Drives to the location and checks reported problems. Repairs, replaces, and maintains water/sewer lines, service, etc. Installs valves for water/sewer taps. Reads utility plats, flushes main lines, and inspects manholes and main line valves as necessary to determine the cause of the reported problem.

Identifies the type of problem and action required, i.e., sewer backup, main line break, etc. Performs daily checks on lift stations and water wells. Turns service on or off; pulls and reinstalls meters; re-reads meters as directed. Communicates results of inspection to customer; advises of action to be taken. Reads meters as required. Changes and installs chlorine cylinders. Repairs and maintains chlorinators.

Member of the chlorine response team. Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical apparatus. Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of equipment. Ability to work on-call 24/7, rotating weekend work required with on-call pagers.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years related experience in maintenance, utility operations, or inspections; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.