Water Service Worker

East Moline, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 32

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Water Service Worker

Maintenance Services Water Distribution

Job Description

Reports to: Water Distribution Crew Leader

Classification: Non-Exempt / Full-Time

Salary: $30.83 - $32.22

Grade: 4

Schedule: First Shift / Monday - Friday

General Description:

Under general supervision inspects maintains repairs and replaces water control devices related to delivering the water supply to area residential commercial and industrial properties; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following duties knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Primary Responsibilities:

Inspects maintains repairs and replaces valves hydrants water mains and water meters to ensure proper working order.
Sets removes turns on and turns off water meters; repairs and tests city-owned meters.
Uses problem solving techniques when working with customers to determine cause of unusually high or low water bills.
Reads meters and responds to service calls for residential commercial and industrial properties.
Operates various power and hand tools including cut off saws magnetic locators screwdrivers shovels pipe wrench drills etc.
Performs Confined Space Duties.
Performs work zone safety procedures.
Utilizes and wears proper protective safety gear and equipment.
Cleans maintains loads drives and performs minor repairs and maintenance on City vehicles as directed.
Locates underground utilities.
Cleans and maintains department equipment and work area.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education and Training:

Equivalent of a High School Diploma

License or Certifications:

Possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire

Possession of a Class D Illinois EPA Water License

Or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire

Knowledge and Abilities:

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of the function of basic hand and power tools.
Knowledge of personal computer functions.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe work practices.
Knowledge of basic problem-solving techniques.

Ability to:

Ability to ensure safe work environment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and understand utility maps.
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
Ability to effectively communicate with those contacted throughout the course of the workday.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments agencies employees supervisors and the public.

Working Conditions:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

There is frequent need to stand walk sit climb twist bend stoop talk or hear use hands to finger lift up to and over fifty (50) pounds and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Position is subject to overtime emergency call out and working in inclement weather. The City of East Moline promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Water Service Worker Maintenance Services Water Distribution Job DescriptionReports to: Water Distribution Crew Leader Classification: Non-Exempt / Full-Time Salary: $30.83 - $32.22Grade: 4Schedule: First Shift / Monday - Friday General Description: Under general supervision inspects maintains repai...