Water Utility Worker

We are seeking a Water Utility Worker for assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems on an assigned shift

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

** This position may have an on-call schedule **

** Candidates with plumbing, mechanical, landscaping or irrigation experience will be good fit **

Responsibilities

- Performs routine servicing and corrective maintenance of water/wastewater systems

- Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, pumps, tools and other stationary and portable equipment

- Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; performs minor maintenance and lubrication of machinery such as changing oil and greasing equipment

- Maintains grounds and buildings: cuts grass, weeds and brush; trims trees and bushes; rakes grass, leaves and trash; seeds and cares for lawns and ornamental plantings

- Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment and tools required to load, unload, haul and spread sand, gravel and dirt

- Digs and refills ditches and trenches

- Carries or holds materials, supplies and tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel

- Maintains records to accurately reflect pump hours, gallons pumping rate, gallons of chemical applied, kilowatt hours and facility appearance

- Installs water meters

- Reads and records water meter readings

- Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED

- A valid Drivers License

- Familiarity with hand and power tools

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