Utility Service Worker - Water

Utility Service Worker - Water

The purpose of this position is to assist in construction projects, water line repair/installation and maintenance of the water infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Digs holes, installs piping, and performs debris removal after job is complete.
• Replaces non-operating meters, meter boxes, and lids.
• Discontinues and reinstates water services and secures final reading for customer service.
• Installs, repairs, and services water lines, fire hydrants and valves.
• Loads truck with supplies and materials needed to complete the job.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Very Heavy:
  Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly.
• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards.

Required Skills:

• Reading and interpreting data
• Performing basic mathematical calculations
• Operating machinery and hand tools
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Required Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency, with at least one (1) year of relevant experience; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.