Water Maintenance Trainee

OAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING

DATES POSTED: 04/10 - 04/24/2026

Job Title

Water Maintenance Trainee

Entry Wage

$27.43

Division

Water Distribution

Standard Wage

$34.29

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Mon-Fri; 1st Shift

Reports To

Foreman, Water Distribution

Job Code

10288

Position Summary

The Water Maintenance Trainee is trained in the classroom, on-the-job and while assisting other Water Distribution personnel. The Water Maintenance Trainee must successfully complete all required classroom and field training, written and proficiency testing occurring during or prior to the end of a twenty-four (24) month training period to become eligible for consideration for advancement to the position of Water Maintenance Worker.

Education

• Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  
  

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

• Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire and
• Required - CDL - Group A - Commercial Drivers License Maintain valid license while holding position within 60 Days
• Required - Hearing (audiogram) testing. Upon Hire
• Required - Certified to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in order to comply with confined entry procedures and/or chemical exposure. Certification requires completing a Medical Questionnaire, passing a Pulmonary Function Test, Fit Test and compliance with the guidelines of the District’s Respiratory Protection Program. within 60 Days
• Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Operator Qualification (OQ) Rule, thus must acquire and maintain qualifications for all covered tasks assigned to this position under the District’s Operator Qualification Plan. Upon Hire
• Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire
• Required - Pre-employment and/or post-offer physical demands screening Upon Hire
• Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
• Experience with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices, to include familiarity, with but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise-wide software (e.g. SAP and GIS). (Entry proficiency)
• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
• Mechanical ability and have experience with hand tools and power tools preferred (Entry proficiency)
  
  

Essential Functions

• Install and repair water valves, hydrants, air reliefs, vaults and main breaks.
• Operate valves and hydrants, break pavement with pneumatic paving breaker, excavate worksites, climb ladders, dig dirt by hand, remove manhole lids, flush hydrants, cut pipe, assemble fittings and transport materials and equipment to and from the worksite.
• Frequently enter vaults, trenches, and other difficult to access locations in order to perform work.
• Prepares and joins pipes and fittings to ensure proper fit and function.
• Backfill, tamp and restore excavations to proper compaction and to original condition.
• Direct traffic with the use of flag(s) to safely divert traffic away from work area(s).
• Operate a variety of District equipment and vehicles, to include trucks with manual transmissions.
• Perform the physical requirements of position.
• Assist crew members as directed to ensure work performed is completed effectively and in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Maintain/clean equipment and tools to keep in good working order.
  
  

Required For All Jobs

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
• Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
  
  

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Frequently
• Communicate/Talking - Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Occasionally
  
  

Additional Physical Demands

All Essential Job Functions below include these physical demands in addition to those listed in each section:

• Frequent upper extremity horizontal reaching
• Frequent firm grasping of tools and materials
• Constant standing
• Frequent bending/stooping/squatting
• Frequent walking throughout workday Loads and unloads company vehicle with equipment and materials needed.
• Occasional pushing/pulling materials up to 100lbs of force
• Frequent lifting/carrying materials up to 100lbs without mechanical assistance; height and distance varies depending on workday
• Occasional overhead reaching
• Occasional balancing Drives company truck to and from worksite.
• Constant sitting while driving - Constant grasping of steering console and controls
• Frequent neck rotation for visual field
• Occasional climbing into truck, approximately 24 inch step Operates machinery and equipment to perform tasks (jackhammer, pneumatic paving breaker, tamper, pipe cutters, cranes, etc.).
• Frequent neck and trunk rotation for visual field
• Constant grasping of machinery or equipment
• Constant horizontal reach
• Occasional-frequent overhead lifting/reaching up to 40lbs (reaching for tools, etc.) without assistance depending on workday
• Frequent lifting and carrying machinery up to 90lbs (jackhammer)
• Occasional-frequent working in confined areas depending on workday
• Occasional-frequent awkward postures required to perform tasks
• Occasional-frequent push/pull up to 100lbs of force (water keys to open valves, prying manhole covers, etc.)
• Frequent ascending/descending ladders Installs, maintains, repairs, or replaces valves, hydrants, pipes, air reliefs, and vaults.
• Occasional-frequent push/pull of materials or equipment approximately up to 100lbs of force to move valves, manhole covers, etc.
• Frequent gripping of hand/power tools, and equipment to perform tasks
• Frequent use of machinery to perform tasks
• Frequent use of measuring tools, valves, and devices to perform tasks
• Performs proper documentation
• Occasional use of spray paint, grease or oil
• Frequent lifting/carrying tools and equipment up to 100lbs without assistance; heights and distances vary depending on workday
• Occasional-frequent overhead reaching to perform tasks up to 40lbs (pipe cutter, reaching for tools etc.)
• Frequent ascending/descending on ladders
• Frequent walking on concrete or uneven terrain; surfaces depend on workday
• Constant neck movements to perform tasks
• Occasional-frequent awkward postures required depending on workday
• Occasional reclining to reach areas
• Occasional-frequent balancing depending on workday
• Works in all inclement weather
• Occasional-frequent hand digging performed depending on workday Cleans area as needed
• Removes excess materials, moves tools, cleans area up to standard Work Environments
• Work shift may be extended during weekdays, may also include weekends and call-outs.
• Work in close quarters such as excavated sites below ground level and vaults.
• Work with spray paint, solvents, grease, oil and other petroleum/synthetic based products.
  
  

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Field: Work inside and outside in all weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.
• Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position
  
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"