Water Services Worker WS

Position: Water Services Worker 10 - (25-WS-813006-181)
Job Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority.

The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title: Water Services Worker 10 Job Code: S0087 Supervises Directly: No New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: Regular Date Last Revised: 7/24/2024 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Compensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union: Union Department Name and Division: Water Services, Distribution Salary Schedule: Regular Wage Service (RW) Cost Center Code: 813006 Grade: RW10 Essential Position: Yes Reports To: Foreman, Water Services EEO Code: Skilled Craft Workers Work Format In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities.

To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:
The Water Services Worker 10 is responsible for making shutoffs of water mains and repairing water valves and hydrants.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Repairs and replaces valves and fire hydrants. Inspects repaired mains or newly constructed mains for adequacy before changing/recharging. Inspects water valves and vaults prior to street repaving; makes necessary repairs or recommends replacement by others to assure that new roadways will not have to be opened or excavated. Makes post repaving inspections.
• Responds to muddy and discolored water complaints. Solves these complaints by flushing mains through blow-off valves and fire hydrants. Responds and investigates emergency complaints regarding valves and fire hydrants.
• Plans and executes shutoff including establishment of time of shut-off with all consumers to assure that work proceeds as scheduled.
• Makes routine and emergency shut-offs of water mains. Determines valves necessary to isolate mains and closes them as rapidly as possible without damaging the valves or main. Performs turn-on and turn-off in response to non-payment.
• Provides check and notification for scheduled shuts.
• Performs preventive maintenance on valves and fire hydrants.
• Prepares and submits valve data card reports as well as daily reports of completed work assignments.
• provides guidance and assistance to lower graded employees.
• Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers throughout the Department and with the general public.

Skills & Qualifications:
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Required Experience: Four (4) years of progressive experience and expected to have a thorough knowledge of all sections and functions of the Department or Four (4) years of demonstrated experience involving working in the installation and/or maintenance of water services and cross-connection devices. Minimum Education Requirements: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate Required Skills: Knowledge of the city's main system.

Expected to have full knowledge of all Water Services sections and functions Skill in reading and understanding various pressure and defuse gauges used for measuring water pressure. Ability to read and interpret pertinent water, sewer and construction plats, maps and drawings. Excellent communication skills. Required Licenses & Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License and a D.C. Water Vehicle Endorsement.

Required Languages: N/A Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures. Subject to noise, vibration, and hazards from a variety of physical conditions. Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes,…