What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Pipe Repairman - Examination position at City of Cleveland Heights, OH?
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-102 CS
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 10/24/2025
WATER PIPE REPAIR WORKER (OPEN)
Filing Of Application
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s website:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025.
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $19.07 - $26.27 per hour.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
WRITTEN EXAMINATION: The exam may be computerized, or a traditional pencil and paper designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification. (100% of final grade}
DUTIES
Under immediate supervision in the Pipe Repair Department of the Bureau of Water Distribution does work in connection with the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water supply system. Performs related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Installs water lines, valves, hydrants, and connections. Repairs hydrants, valves, lines, mains, and appurtenances. Cleans and replaces hydrants and connection boxes. Maintains equipment and tools. Operates air compressors, air hammers, and pumps. Cuts and threads pipe. Excavates and backfills for repair work. Taps mains. Packs and caulks joints. Drives trucks. Turns large valves on and off.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 75 lbs. and work in all types of weather.
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
RESIDENCY CREDIT
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 10/24/2025
WATER PIPE REPAIR WORKER (OPEN)
Filing Of Application
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s website:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM. ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025.
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $19.07 - $26.27 per hour.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
WRITTEN EXAMINATION: The exam may be computerized, or a traditional pencil and paper designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification. (100% of final grade}
DUTIES
Under immediate supervision in the Pipe Repair Department of the Bureau of Water Distribution does work in connection with the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water supply system. Performs related duties as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Installs water lines, valves, hydrants, and connections. Repairs hydrants, valves, lines, mains, and appurtenances. Cleans and replaces hydrants and connection boxes. Maintains equipment and tools. Operates air compressors, air hammers, and pumps. Cuts and threads pipe. Excavates and backfills for repair work. Taps mains. Packs and caulks joints. Drives trucks. Turns large valves on and off.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 75 lbs. and work in all types of weather.
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
RESIDENCY CREDIT
In accordance with the Ordinances of the City of Cleveland: A person who has had as his/her primary residence in the City of Cleveland for at least one year at the time of filing a Civil Service application, and desires to take an entry-level Civil Service examination, shall, if a passing grade on the written examination is attained, have ten (10) points added to his/her passing score. (NOTE: Not all Examinations consider residency credit in the scoring process) To substantiate a claim for residency points, Applicants must UPLOAD LEGIBLE COPIES of the following:
- A signed and notarized Residency Affidavit available on the City’s website here:
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G.Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
Salary : $19 - $26