Job at a glance
Position Summary Under direct supervision, perform a variety of laboring and unskilled to semi-skilled duties related to the operation and maintenance of treatment plants, transmission & distribution, and source of supply. Clean tools, truck, and worksite while on a job. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have supervisory responsibilities over other employees. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Place and connect pipe, hydrants, valves and valve boxes.
Operate equipment such as pavement breakers, compressors, jackhammers, chain saws, skimmers, tampers, mowers, loaders, clay spades, and related equipment. Operate equipment such as utility trucks, dump trucks, and other equipment. Place barricades. Assist in the maintenance of buildings, equipment, drains, sewers, siphons, and similar facilities. Keep tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Oil and grease machinery. Clean, maintain, regulate, and ensure the unrestricted passage of water through canals, ditches, and other conveyances. Clean trash racks, perform maintenance on the lining of a variety of pipes, take readings, and issue daily reports concerning water flow. Use a variety of tools and resources including electronic pipe locator, measuring wheel, maps, and GIS system to locate water mains, conduits, and service lines.
May rotate within different trade shops assisting employees of higher crafts or skills in the performance of special or regularly assigned work such as servicing automotive vehicles, painting, light electrical, and beginning welding duties. Carry out the organization's Safety program through job performance and attendance at scheduled safety meetings. May be required to perform on call duty, work shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime as directed, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be able to perform safety sensitive functions -- This applies to Water Treatment, Water Control and Electric Shop sections only. Perform related work as required.