Senior Water Utility Technician; Repair & Excavation

Overview

The City of Naperville’s Water Utility is seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician for the Repair & Excavation division to operate excavating and loading equipment and heavy machinery daily. The position performs manual tasks related to the rehabilitation, repair, and replacement of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

• Operates light and heavy excavation, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement equipment (e.g., end loaders, backhoes, dozers, heavy trucks, trenchless equipment) for construction and maintenance operations in complex water and wastewater systems.
• Performs substantial repairs and replacements (two feet or deeper) to water mains, sanitary sewer mains (up to 20 feet in length), hydrants, valves, vaults, valve boxes, service lines, and manholes; restores property to original condition.
• Determines means for the work to be performed and uses appropriate methods to return lines to service.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed; provides assistance to others by watching banks for cave-ins and assisting when emergency exits are needed.
• Ensures that equipment is properly used and maintained in operable condition.
• Drives a large truck; loads and hauls rock and gravel and spreads materials.
• Operates pavement saws and jackhammers.
• Performs difficult manual labor including lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing; enters and exits from vehicles several times daily.
• Leads the work of a single crew as assigned; trains employees in the use and care of maintenance equipment and machinery; may provide lead person supervision to lower-level staff on assigned projects.
• Monitors work zones for unsafe conditions and takes corrective action when warranted; reports conditions to supervisor; adheres to proper confined space procedures and safety-related policies and practices; practices safety procedures in all job duties, especially in traffic control and trench safety.
• For work in the Repair and Excavation Section, the employee must be classified as a competent person as defined by OSHA standards within six months of hire (or transfer) to the section.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license. Must obtain a valid State of Illinois Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements within three months of hire.

Preferred

• Construction, maintenance, or heavy equipment operation experience.
• IEPA Water or Wastewater certification/licensure.

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, located 28 miles west of Chicago. Naperville consistently ranks as a desirable place to live and work, with a family-friendly environment, excellent schools, and a vibrant downtown. The City has a large and diverse workforce and offers a competitive benefits package.

Applications should be completed thoroughly; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

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