Water Worker - Distribution and Sewer; AFSCME

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

Salary range: $35.799 - $41.85

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.
• May perform custodial tasks.
• 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) ics 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…