Night Service worker

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The Water Department Night Service Worker responds to emergency calls to

the Water Department, assesses the scene of the emergency and determines

the appropriate level of response, including calling out crews to

perform repairs. As the Night Service Worker, the employee responds to

after hours (including weekends and holidays) emergency calls to the

Water Department, working independently to assess emergencies and

determine the appropriate level of response. The work is performed under

the supervision of the Plumbing Supervisor.

The job requires knowledge of methods and techniques of water line

installation, maintenance, and repair, operation of power tools and

equipment such as dump trucks with trailers, loaders and compactors. The

job requires a Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator

Certification.\* The job requires the ability to maintain a

collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and

appointed officials, other City employees, other organizations, and the

general public.

The work environment is a public street environment that may include

exposure to adverse weather conditions, trench excavations, traffic

hazards, moving vehicles and heavy equipment at the job site, and

hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment. The noise level

is generally moderate but with occasional exposure to noisy and/or loud

equipment.

The job is an on-call position, responding to emergency situations.

Employees designated as immediate\

response personnel must live thirty (30) minutes or less from their

usual daily work site.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Responds to emergency calls to the Water Department, assesses the
  
  

scene of the emergency and determines the appropriate level of

response, including calling out crews to perform repairs. Determines

the source of the leak, i.e. water distribution line, sewer line,

storm drain, or other source, and the appropriate\

response.

• Shuts off sections of the water distribution system, if required,
  
  

and turns back on after repairs.

• Takes appropriate actions to minimize property damage from leaks.
  
  

Sets up traffic control at leak sites for public safety.

• Performs repair work if possible and/or calls for assistance from
  
  

repair crews.

• Monitors current work and/or repair sites to ensure traffic control
  
  

measures including cones and barricades are effective.

• Thaws frozen lines and meters.
• Turns off water service to delinquent customers identified by
  
  

Utility Billing and premises being vacated. Turn water service on to

new customers, repair and/or replace service lines, customers who

have become current on bill, and premises being occupied.

• Locates lines for customers and private contractors.
• Assists repair crews by running parts and locating lines.
• Tests meters for customers with higher-than-average water usage to
  
  

determine if meter is properly working.

• Documents work done at job site to maintain accurate database of
  
  

City water distribution system.

• Performs basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City
  
  

policies, procedures, and safety practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description
  
  

restricts management\'s right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this position at any time.

**ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS**

• High school diploma or GED
• Flagging certification
• CPR and Fire Aid Certification
• Class A CDL with specified endorsements\*
• Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification\*
• Journeyman plumbing skills preferred
  
  

An equivalent combination of education and exper ience that provides the

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities To Successfully Perform The

essential functions of the position may be considered.

\*Hiring Note:The Night Service Worker position requires a Class A CDL

with endorsements within six (6) months of hire date; and a Class I

Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification within eighteen (18)

months of hire. Failure to acquire this certification by the established

date will violate the terms of the position and will result in layoff

from the position.

• CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**\
  
  

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to

satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be

successful in the position.

*Knowledge of:*

Methods, techniques, and objectives of water line troubleshooting,

repair, installation, and maintenance;

City water distribution system with emphasis on valve and shutoff

locations;

Methods and techniques of safely operating equipment, including but not

limited to: line locator, loader, and dump truck with trailer;

Job site safety policies and procedures;

Operation of a personal computer and job-related software and applicati