Water Maintenance Worker III - Meter Services

Summary

About Our Opportunity:
We are currently hiring a full-time, non-exempt Water Maintenance Worker III to join the Water Resources Department in the Meter Services Division. The purpose of this position is to supervise and provide a variety of responsible unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work in maintenance and construction of water meters, water lines and fixtures, and asphalt and concrete repairs for the City's Water Resources Department.

40 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Overtime required as needed and rotating on-call schedule approximately 3 - 4 weeks per year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction
regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of
work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations
and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures
and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and
providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.

Leads and participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water lines and related system components:
installs water main taps, lines, and hydrants; clears debris from manholes, water lines, rights of way, easements,
valve boxes, hydrants, etc.; inspects and evaluates condition of systems; diagnoses leaks, blockages or other
problems; excavates around water mains and hydrants; cuts in valves, tees, and beds; saw cuts driveways,
sidewalks, curbs, and roads; removes and replaces service lines and hydrants; checks and greases seals and gaskets;
performs confined space entries in manholes; cleans manholes and lines; and changes out rings and lids on
manholes, etc.

Receives, prioritizes, and completes work orders: gathers tools and equipment needed to complete work activities;
picks up and transports materials, tools, and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs
preventive maintenance and minor repairs as needed; and notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements
and repairs.

Performs related activities: repairs asphalt, concrete, yards, and other areas that are disrupted as a result of repair
work; rakes and preps yards for seed, hay, and sod; and puts out pine straw and lime where needed.

Monitors the adherence to and adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of
safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers,
signs and cones around project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears protective
gear.

Leads and participate in the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies to complete
essential functions, such as backhoe, track hoe, excavator, service truck, dump truck, trailer, loader, tamp, water
pump, saws, vac truck, crescent wrenches, pipe wrenches, brick hammers, copper crimpers, impact guns, Sawzall’s,
or other equipment, tools, and supplies.

Leads and participates in the performance of general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment
and tools in operable condition: inspects equipment; checks fluid levels; replaces fluid; greases equipment; fuels
vehicles, replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment; cleans shop and work areas; monitors equipment
operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.

Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, vendors, other utility companies, the public, and other
individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve
problems.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated
timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains
as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, activity logs, timesheets, pre-inspection logs,
pressure relief valve records, tools and parts sheets, and other documentation; compiles data for further
processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet,
database, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential
functions.

Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in water distribution or a related field;
supplemented by three years of experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing water utility system
infrastructure; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite
knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Class A North Carolina Commercial
Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s). Must possess and maintain the following additional
certifications or licensures: Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, Flagger, and Class A Water
Distribution.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential
functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary
to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes
exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for
the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to act as lead person or crew leader, providing guidance to a work unit,
coordinating activities, and reviewing work of the unit.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control
the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and
information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the
ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret
graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or
modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving
the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly
measurable or verifiable.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving
some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and
which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight
(12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors,
sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, water
hazards, hazardous materials, toxic agents, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards,
bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/irate customers.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the
City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both
prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

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About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person’s age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.