Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary: This position is responsible for the construction, operation, maintenance, and servicing of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Essential Duties
- Perform general maintenance work in the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
- Operate all necessary equipment in the operation, maintenance and construction of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems including, but no limited to: backhoe, air compressor, jackhammer, saws, pumps and hand tools, boom truck, forklift, dump truck, sewer cleaning and TVing trucks, generators, hydraulic pipe cutters, compactors, tapping machines, and testing equipment.
- Perform routine inspection and cleaning of sanitary sewer lines while operating necessary equipment and vehicles.
- Repair and/or replace sanitary sewer manholes and broken sewer lines.
- Maintain sewage lift stations.
- Install and repair water mains, water services, hydrants, valves, and other equipment used in the maintenance of water reservoirs and pumping stations.
- Install, read, repair or remove water or sewer meters and related equipment in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
- Respond to and assist in various customer service needs and issues; provide instruction with the City’s claim process.
- Repair and maintain necessary facilities, equipment, vehicles, and tools.
- Locate underground piping, update and maintain records for water/wastewater systems.
- Inspect sewer and water mains or service installations and record accurate measurements and details.
- Perform all other tasks as assigned.
Essential Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years’ experience in the water distribution and wastewater collection system as a Service & Maintenance Apprentice or similar position.
- Working knowledge of practices, material, tools, and equipment used in the water distribution and wastewater collection systems and the ability to operate and maintain all necessary tools, vehicles and equipment.
- Experience working with customers.
- Computer proficiency.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, blueprints, instruction manuals and spec sheets.
- Residency within 20 miles of municipal boundary or the ability to meet this requirement within 12 months.
- Valid Michigan Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) or the ability to obtain within 60 days.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift operator certificate from HBPW within 60 days.
- Effective workplace skills as demonstrated through WorkKeys assessments (Workplace Documents – 4, Graphic Literacy – 4, Workplace Observation – 3).
Certification Requirements
- Waterworks System Operator S-4 certification from the State of Michigan.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry more than 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
- Work includes proximity to environmental hazards associated with electrical, mechanical and/or power equipment.
- Work includes occasional exposure to fumes, odors, dust, dirt, and/or other contact with chemicals or toxins.
Employment will be contingent upon favorable results of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening. Given our safety-sensitive industry, our workplace is alcohol and drug free (including marijuana and THC items).
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to or required of this position.
