Job Description

Job Description:

Under supervision, installs, maintains and repairs mains, valves, pumps, hydrants, and other water service equipment. Operates construction equipment such as backhoes, forklifts, pavers, landscaping and lawn mowing equipment/tractors pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools; Does related work as required.

Principal duties include but are not limited to:

• Operates equipment, drives utility vehicles, Installs, maintains and repairs water mains, pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants and other equipment.

•  Sees that water taps, and cuts are performed and closed in work areas.
•  Sets drilling machines and taps water mains to the size required by placing needed sleeve’s and properly setting the valves, disassembles fire hydrants, removes defective parts, installs new parts and reassembles hydrants. Replaces water valves and air compressor and pneumatic drill.
• Digs trenches to remove defective pipes and to install new pipes, and main; yarns and pours, and caulks joint; loads and unloads pipes and fittings obtains, safeguards, and property uses needed equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• Excavates and backfills trenches and culverts, installs, repairs, and replaces water and sewer mains, joins and caulks pipeline, repairs valves and hydrants, drills and installs taps in mains, and performs related street repairs, working from land plats, maps, and other diagrams.
• Some knowledge of proper procedures used in making complex repairs to water mains, pipes and appurtenances of varied types of tools used in the maintenance and repair of water installations and of the proper use of these tools.
• Conduct groundskeeping and landscaping functions including brush cutting, grubbing and trash/debris removal from work areas. Able to manipulate commercial grade lawn mowers and various landscaping tools. Operation of snow ploughing equipment. Chainsaw operation, fence repairs, and when directed collect and deliver system water samples as needed.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to operate a 90 Lbs jackhammer.
• Ability to lift 50 Lbs.
•   Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
• Must participate in emergency stand-by rotation and must respond to the yard within forty five minutes of notification, excluding Water Treatment Plant.
• In emergency situations, must be able to remain on the job until all repairs have been made and to operate an air compressor skilfully and other specialized tools and equipment.
• Performs similar or less skilled work as assigned.
• Assists employees of a higher classification as assigned.