Maintenance Equipment Operator - Water/WasteWater

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Water Superintendent. Performs daily tasks as assigned. Performs installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of water meters including remote reading devices. Performs daily tasks as assigned. This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers Union.

Examples of Duties

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 " 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

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED or equivalent

Two (2) years of Construction, Utility, Maintenance, Repair and/or Inspection experience

Licensure or Certification Requirements

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 to obtain within 18 months of employment and/or Class 1 Collection Certification. The City will provide training.

Supplemental Information

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

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

Working Conditions:

Heavy: lift, push, pull 50 to 100 pounds occasionally; 20 to 50 pounds frequently

Works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways

Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds

Works in a confined space (e.g., manhole)

Works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed

Works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g., manlifts)

Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas

Is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db

Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants

Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous waste

Is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions

Is exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shock

Is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines

Class Titles of Positions Directly Supervised:

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