Water Maintenance Worker - EXAM

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for installing and maintaining water distribution lines, valves, and hydrants; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Reads water atlases in order to locate water lines, curb boxes, and valves.
• Operates valves to interrupt or start water service.
• Locates curb boxes using metal detectors and meters.
• Identifies and selects type, size of pipe, and related materials according to construction objectives.
• Cuts or bends pipe using saws, pipe cutters, hand tools, and/or pipe cutting machines.
• Removes sidewalks or pavement using jack hammers and/or saw cutting equipment.
• Assembles, installs, and connects metal and non‑metal pipes, tubes, joints, and fittings, including iron, flared copper, and plastic.
• Flushes and/or chlorinates newly installed or repaired lines or hydrants.
• Backfills holes with gravel using shovel and power tamper.
• Unloads and loads construction materials on vehicles.
• Inspects vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Drives truck to transport materials and workers to worksite.
• Observes backhoe while digging to ensure utility line integrity; removes obstacles to repair location by excavating around utility lines with a variety of hand tools.
• Sets up traffic control devices and directs traffic around worksite to ensure safety of workers and the general public.
• Installs and/or repairs valves and/or fire hydrants.
• Assists in identifying leaks and/or damage locations.
• Notifies customers of water shut‑off for repairs.
• Restores or replaces areas removed during water line, valve, and hydrant repair/installation such as concrete sidewalks, brick walls, asphalt and concrete pavement, manholes, fences, trees, or other landscaping.

One (1) year of experience in general labor, construction, water distribution maintenance, or other underground utility maintenance.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

By the completion of the probationary period, must possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with an air brake endorsement.

The certification process will be:
Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer