Maintenance Equipment Operator

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Water Superintendent. Performs daily tasks as assigned. This position is a bargaining unit position with the United Steel Workers Union.

• Performs installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of water meters including remote reading devices
• Maintenance of pressure regulating valves; maintenance, repair, and installation of fire hydrants
• Maintenance and repair of all aspects of the water distribution system from ¾" water services to 20" mains
• Maintenance of sewer collection system (e.g., cleaning, televising, root cutting); maintenance of water meter and pressure regulating vaults
• Landscaping, grading, and seeding of yard, pours and finishes concrete sidewalks and approaches
• Tests water samples
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, backhoe, front-end loader, air compressor, jet truck, mower)
• Uses shop and/or hand tools (e.g., hammer, drill, staple gun, saw)
• Performs water ditches and sewer lateral inspections. Takes final meter readings on residential/commercial sites
• Walking and reading meters
• Handles delinquent accounts by making collections/distributing past due notices door-to-door
• Terminates water service by shutting off water service to customers
• Assists the public by providing routine information and answering questions
• Responds to customer complaints/need for service (e.g., high water bills, low water pressure, water taste, color, odor)
• Performs other related maintenance tasks and documents all work performed
• Installs/maintains water/sewer inventory and software/GIS mapping software packages
• Maintains water/sewer atlases
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of:
  • Water distribution systems maintenance, construction, and repair
  • Sewer collection system maintenance, construction, and repair
  • Water meter maintenance and repair; general construction maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment operation and maintenance
  • Department policies and procedures; community resources and services; local geographical area
  • Public relations
• Skill in:
  • Computer operation; use of modern office equipment
  • Water/sewer system mechanics; motor vehicle operation
  • Use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment
• Ability to:
  • Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form
  • Deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context
  • Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; read and record figures accurately
  • Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
  • Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
  • Handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public
  • Sort items into categories according to established methods; work alone on most tasks; cooperate with co-workers on group projects
  • Answer routine telephone inquiries
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships
  • Resolve complaints
  • Demonstrate physical agility; lift objects up to 125 pounds occasionally; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions; travel to and gain access to work site; identify and distinguish colors; operate heavy equipment; utilize cleaning materials; read street/water maps; write reports and maintain lists
  • Remains informed of current City regulations and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and continuing education conferences
  • Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
  • Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
  • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent
• Two (2) years of Construction, Utility, Maintenance, Repair and/or Inspection experience

• Valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment. The City will provide training.
• Possession of Class 1 Water Distribution Certification at the time of application or ability…