Maintenance Worker - Water​/Sewer

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs various duties relating to the construction, maintenance, and repair of a water distribution system and wastewater collection system; performs related assignments or tasks as assigned.

• Perform maintenance and repair activities in the water distribution and wastewater collection systems - including but not limited to repairing water mains, repair of valves, maintaining and repairing fire hydrants, CCTV inspections of sewers, sewer cleaning, and low pressure sanitary sewer system.
• Respond to service calls and other emergencies as directed during normal business hours and be available to be on-call outside of normal working hours.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly monitoring, water quality samples, and other related testing as established by industry standards and local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Maintain records of work performed, visual observations, equipment malfunctions, and related work and recognize potential operational and/or mechanical problems.
• Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water distribution system.
• Record and interpret readings from meters, gauges, probes and related controls and equipment.
• Spread and level earth, sand and gravel using public works vehicles, hand and power tools; lift, carry and hold materials, clean tools, equipment, materials and work areas.
• Clean and repair catch basins, manholes, culverts and storm drains using public works equipment, hand and power tools.
• Operate and maintain motor grader, end-loader, backhoe, tractors, mowers, jetter/vac and other related public works equipment; assist Maintenance Mechanic in the repair and maintenance of public works and other municipal vehicles and related equipment; check gas, oil and fluids; wash vehicles.
• Remove snow and sand/salts from streets and sidewalks using graders, dump trucks, end-loaders, snow blowers and related equipment.
• Drive trucks equipped with dump body, tanks and peripheral equipment to transport loose materials such as sand, gravel, crushed rocks and related materials to job sites; load truck by hand or by operating mechanical loader.
• Erect barricades, fences and rails to protect the public from hazardous conditions.
• Assist in emergency situations, such as, but not limited to, flood control, storm clean‑up, water main breaks, sanitary sewer back‑ups, etc.
• Perform related work as required.
• Regular work attendance is required.

Graduation from high school or equivalent; and

Two years experience in the operation and maintenance of a water distribution system or wastewater collection system or public works setting.

State of Iowa Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within nine (9) months of employment.

State of Iowa Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate or the ability to obtain within twenty-four (24) months of employment.

State of Iowa Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate or the ability to obtain within forty‑eight (48) months of employment.

Ability to pass DCI background check.

Required to complete a pre‑employment offer physical examination and drug screening.

• Working knowledge of tools, methods, operations, and materials used in public works maintenance.
• Working knowledge of a water distribution system and wastewater collection system.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of heavy and specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, city, state and federal standards, regulations and laws applicable to the job.
• Knowledge of recognized occupational hazards and the ability to follow established safety procedures.
• Ability to perform a variety of laboring and semi‑skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of various types of public works equipment and building structures and premises.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, and prioritize work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers and the public.
• Ability to keep accurate and legible…