What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Hydrant Employee position at Colerain Township?
PURPOSE: The Fire Hydrant Maintenance Worker is a part-time seasonal position that assists with the maintenance and inspection of fire hydrants throughout the Township.
SCOPE: This position works to perform an annual servicing of public and private fire hydrants in Colerain Township to ensure their effective operating condition.
ESSENTIAL ROLES amp; RESPONSIBLILITIES: May include, but not limited to the following:
- Flushes and clears hydrants, hydrant valves and rises.
- Tests hydrants for water leakage and proper operation.
- Maintains a daily log containing the following information: date, time, location of hydrants serviced; referrals for other maintenance required; and contacts with the public.
- Wears a safety vest and practices safe work practices at all times while in the field.
- Removes vegetation or objects within three to four feet of hydrant which obstructs view or operation of fire hydrant.
- Lubrication of hydrant discharge threads.
- Performs any other related work as required.
- Exercises care and respect for private landscaping and other property.
- Educates citizen contacts, where necessary, concerning the fire hydrant maintenance program.
- Preparation and painting of fire hydrants.
- Operates and maintains accountability for and cleanliness of Fire Department vehicle and property issued.
- Maintains a daily work schedule that starts and ends at the fire station.
CRITICAL SKILLS / EXPERTISE:
- Knowledge of fire hydrant inspection practices and methods.
- Knowledge of techniques, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance or servicing of fire hydrants.
- Ability to operate and maintain an assortment of hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work performed.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks properly and efficiently.
- Ability to maintain basic record keeping and documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
EDUCATION, LICENSING amp; CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A background working with municipal water supply, fire hydrants, or fire department is desirable.
- State Issued Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL amp; MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The physical demands described here 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 functions.
- Ability to perform strenuous activities under hazardous and dangerous circumstances as follows: driving a fire department marked vehicle in traffic situations and maneuvering and parking on roadways and narrow residential streets. Working in exposed position near street traffic.
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, run, sit, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, perform repetitive motions, and demonstrate manual dexterity.
- Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee occasionally works in hot, outside weather conditions and occasionally encounters direct, dust, heat, fumes, and odors as well as mechanical, chemical, electrical and fire hazards.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while working in the office, or moderately noisy while working in the field.