Maintenance Worker - Water

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of water mains and associated appurtenances, and may perform or be trained in other related activities in any or all of the following divisions of the Public Works Department.

• Maintains and repairs the water distribution system, including broken water mains, distribution valves, B-boxes, and fire hydrants, using shovels, wrenches, and other related items.
• Installs both commercial and residential water meters and communication devices; inspects meter installations for defective operation, leakage, or other related issues; replaces meters and cables; and installs water shut-off valves. Uses Smart Metering Technology to perform reads and troubleshoot electronic components.
• Investigates customer complaints. Turns water on and off for water leaks, delinquent bills and new accounts, and vacant buildings.
• Repairs yards using shovels rakes, tampers, and other hand equipment; and repairs fences using posts and concrete.
• Turns water on and off for water leaks, delinquent bills and new accounts, and vacant buildings.
• Repairs yards using shovels, rakes, tampers, and other hand equipment; and repairs fences using posts and concrete.
• Assists in the snow and ice removal program operating a front-end loader to load salt, a pickup truck with a plow, and 1-ton, 2-1/2-ton, and 5-ton dump trucks with plows and salt spreaders.
• Assists in the brush pickup program utilizing a chipper for the disposal of branches and tree parts; assists in tree trimming using a trimmer and loading tree parts into a truck.
• Performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment, such as changing filters and oil on concrete saws and using vises to disassemble pipes and meters.
• Follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all unsafe conditions and acts to the supervisor. Reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately or as quickly as possible. Follows recognized safe work practices.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two years experience in water/sewer or street maintenance and repair;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Requires possession of a valid class B Illinois commercial driver’s license (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.