Water Maintenance Worker

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Full Time Service Center, Newton, KS, US

Salary Range: $22.64 To $24.02 Hourly

A position in public works is more than a job - you'll become a member of our team. We are hard-working, honest, reliable professionals who work behind the scenes to make sure our community's infrastructure needs are met. When you join us, you will work on a variety of projects, develop your skills, and solve problems for the benefit of all Newton residents.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, or other assigned, the Water Maintenance Worker operates medium and light duty equipment including sewer combination truck, tractors, dump trucks, and similar equipment, in the completion of unskilled and semi-skilled work repairing and maintaining water and wastewater facilities, including but not limited to pump stations, water towers, piping apparatus, fire hydrants, manholes, etc.

Duties follow prescribed policies and procedures. Employee participates in the annual standby rotation and is required to respond to emergency callouts.

Essential Functions

• Operates division equipment as qualified to complete daily tasks;
• Repairs and maintains water and sewer meters;
• Turns on and turns off water for customers;
• Utilizes meter reading equipment to accurately read and report meter readings;
• Installs or assists with the installation of water and sewer utilities (piping, service lines, taps, fire hydrants, manholes, etc.);
• Performs maintenance tasks on water and sewer facilities (piping, service lines, taps, fire hydrants, manholes, water towers, pump station, etc.);
• Performs maintenance troubleshooting tasks on equipment and lift stations as qualified;
• Checks, cleans, and maintain Sewage Lift Stations and Water Booster Stations;
• Performs Utility Locating utilizing location equipment;
• Collects, documents, and analyzes water and sewer samples;
• Uses hand tools and small power equipment;
• Documents and records information both electronically and in paper formats of work and other information related to the maintenance of water and sewer;
• Displays excellent internal and external customer service in all tasks;
• Works additional hours outside of normal schedule in the event of a storm or at the request of another division;
• Responsible for vehicle care, general maintenance tasks (such as greasing equipment), and cleaning all equipment, interior and exterior.

Marginal Functions

• Mows the lawns and performs general ground maintenance work;
• Helps street department with snow removal;
• Cleans office and shop areas;
• Paints as needed;
• Operation of welder, and welding;
• Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.

Position Requirements

Experience:

No experience required. Possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Education:

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent educational experience required.

Certifications/Licenses:
Employee must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake and tanker endorsement within 12 months of employment. Will obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS 100, 200 and 700 certificates. Additional education or certification as approved or determined by the department head could result in a regular stipend or per-hour increase to employees’ salary.

Communication:
All forms of communication are a requirement of this position, including verbal, written, and electronic. This communication shall include peer to peer, peer to supervisor, and peer to customer.

Skills:

Knowledge of water utility equipment maintenance and repair. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Ability to…