Water Worker - Distribution and Sewer

Water Worker I - Distribution and Sewer (AFSCME)

• Position Type:
  Public Works/ Water Worker I
  - Distribution & Sewer
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
• Location:
  
  Water Plant
• Closing Date:
  10/23/2026

Salary range: $35.799 - $48.85

* Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.

This is entry-level manual labor involving on-the-job training to perform maintenance and repair on the municipal water distribution and sewer conveyance systems. Work involves participating in the detection of water/sewer line leaks, maintenance and repair of the water/sewer system and maintenance on other water/sewer system facilities. Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher-level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement.

Safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, reflective vests, gloves and steel-toed shoes and other protective equipment are worn.

• Assists in the repair of water mains, water service lines, valves and fire hydrants using hand and power tools.
• Assists in the installation, repair and maintenance of the municipal sewer conveyance system including pipelines, manholes and catch basins using hand and power tools.
• Repairs and restores streets, sidewalks, alleys and parkways.
• Breaks asphalt and other pavement, using hydraulic pavement breaker, air hammer, pick and shovel.
• Performs work as needed in the excavation of streets, alleys, curbs and sidewalks, including back-fill and temporary patching.
• In a learning capacity, operates and maintains backhoe and heavy equipment, power tools and hand tools.
• Drives various trucks to transport crew, materials, equipment, and spoils. Loads and unloads trucks as appropriate to work assignment.
• Services, adjusts and makes minor repairs to equipment, such as pumps, compressors and small gasoline engines and attachments.
• Compacts excavation trenches using air, gasoline and hydraulic powered compactors.
• Plows snow and spreads salt on City streets, parking lots and sidewalks.
• Measures distances of excavation sites using tape measure and marks outline of areas to be trenched according to direction of supervisor.
• Assists in providing information to update distribution and sewer atlas maps.
• Performs utility locations.
• Works in conjunction with a pipeline/catch basin cleaning company or any City contractor, which is contracted by the City; acts as an inspector/recorder and assists the contractor in performing the needed cleaning.
• Communicates with supervisor and other workers using radio and telephone.
• Provides information showing actions taken, manpower and equipment utilization and disposition of materials.
• Posts and removes temporary street signs and notifies residents of water service disruptions.
• Assists other divisions as directed.
• Cleans and maintains City property and facilities.
• Erects, repairs and maintains fences and other small structures.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime (holidays, evenings and weekends).
• Responsible for snow plowing and removal of snow and ice from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and other city locations.

Possession of high school diploma or GED and some experience handling tools or equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the following

• One (1) year experience with a water or sewer utility or other public utilities and/or heavy construction.
• Must obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) ISIS 100, 200, 700, & 800 Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record
• Possession of a commercial driver's license permit required at time of hire; and a valid commercial driver's license obtained within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Prior experience requiring knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment used in water/sewer line repairs perferred.
• Prior experience requiring knowledge of safety standards and precautions connected with water/sewer line activities & the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with water/sewer lines preferred.

• Ability to visually and audibly detect water/sewer line problems and respond appropriately.
• Ability to operate City trucks.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction,…