Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Maintenance Worker

Overview

Unlock your potential with the Kenosha Water Utility's Distribution Team. The water distribution & sewer collection worker performs technical and physical work related to the construction, maintenance and repair of water and sanitary sewer mains, water services and attendant devices. This position is also required to work overtime in responding to off-duty emergencies, including participation in a year-round emergency watch rotation which includes some extended work days, weekends and holidays.

Work is reviewed through observation and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures. The current weekly work schedule for this position is 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

• Assists with the installation, repair and servicing of water and sanitary sewer mains and laterals, fire hydrants and valves.
• Drives various heavy equipment or vehicles to and from work sites or to haul gravel, broken concrete, etc. to fill sites.
• Operates a variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, gas and hand powered tools, equipment and machinery related to duties, for example: walk-behind road saw, plate compactor, hydraulic/bypass pumps, rock drill, auger, cut-off saw, jackhammer, shovel, rake, etc.
• Televises sewers and laterals; locates breaks in utility lines; inspects sewer lines for defects. Reports emergencies or problems to appropriate staff.
• Inspects, cleans & maintains sewer lines, traps, lift stations, and operates related equipment including sewer/vacuum truck.
• Assists with concrete repair including: setting grades and forms, smoothing out, leveling and finishing.
• Uses cold patch to fill potholes and make other road repairs.
• Performs traffic control functions such as placing barricades/cones, signage or other measures to ensure work site safety and to direct/re-route traffic.
• Utilizes proper safety measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties.
• Attends and participates in safety and other KWU mandated training.
• Responds to utility emergencies while on-duty and during off-duty hours, including participation in the emergency watch rotation.
• Reads and interprets maps, diagrams and plans.
• Performs daily and routine vehicle or equipment maintenance (e.g., checks and adjusts fuel/fluid levels and tire pressure, cleans nozzles, greases fittings, adjusts belts or cables, cleans vehicle cab, hand washes vehicle or drive vehicle through washing station).
• Performs general shop maintenance (e.g., sweeps or cleans shop, stocks and organizes parts, equipment and supplies).
• Notifies affected residents of service disruptions/problems or other utility related issues. May need to respond to job-site inquiries from citizens regarding work being performed.
• May operate cutting torch or welding equipment to fabricate parts or repair equipment.
• Performs water/sewer utility locates.
• May operate hand held and truck radio.
• May be required to assist with snow and ice removal activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Required Education, Training and Experience: High school diploma, GED/HSED or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience such as general construction work or other related field; water/sewer infrastructure maintenance and repair experience highly desired.
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid commercial driver's license (CDL).

• Good driving record.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed and participate in emergency watch rotation, which may include extended work days, weekends and/or holidays.
• If offered this position, must pass pre-employment background and driving record check, physical examination and drug test.
• Must be willing to participate in the monthly random drug & alcohol testing program.

• Working knowledge of the tools, methods and materials commonly used in sewer, water or other related construction/maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safe work practices in the construction field.
• Ability to locate leaks, stoppages and malfunctions in water and sanitary sewer lines.
• Ability and skill in operating a variety…