Special Laborer 1, Water & Sewer Department

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: Grade 2, $892.59 - $1,088.96 weekly

SUMMARY:

Assists Mechanic/Technician/Pipefitters in the activities of the department, including Meter reading, maintenance of pumping stations and property, construction and repair of mains, lines, and manholes, video inspection, sealing, and similar duties. May be exposed to storm events as well as traffic, toxic chemicals and electrical hazards, below-ground structures, and trenches.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in the maintenance of pumping stations, water tanks, outfalls, and equipment. Assists in troubleshooting for malfunctioning equipment, collection system, and distribution system as directed. Maintains the property surrounding the pump stations.
2. Reads meters, records water and sewer usage, both on a predetermined schedule and when assigned: deals directly with property owners when needing to enter homes. Checks meters when a malfunction is suspected, repairs and replaces meters, and installs outside readers.
3. Assists with masonry work, Video inspections, and sealing of sewer lines, manhole inspections, leak detection, hydrant flushing, grease and root control, sewer cleaning, and the like.
4. Operates equipment the department has, including pumps, compressors, generators, rodding machines, tractors, lawn equipment, vehicles, snow removal equipment, etc.
5. Mark out of water, sewer mains, and services.
6. Assists Mechanic/Technician/Pipefitters with maintenance, repairs, and emergency repairs of the distribution and collection system.
7. Must be available for scheduled and emergency overtime.
8. Performs other duties of a similar nature and complexity, as directed.

REQUIRED*:

High school diploma or equivalent, Commercial Drivers License (with air brake and Tanker endorsement), Minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Preferred but not required: Grade 1 Water Distribution License; Grade 1 Collection License