Maintenance Equipment Operator - Water/WasteWater

Job Title

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Water Superintendent. Performs daily tasks as assigned. This position is a bargaining unit position with the United SteelWorkers Union.

Examples Of Duties

The following duties are typical for this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Performs installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of water meters including remote reading devices
• Maintenance of pressure regulating valves; maintenance, repair, and installation of fire hydrants
• Maintenance and repair of all aspects of the water distribution system from " water services to 20" mains
• Maintenance of sewer collection system (e.g., cleaning, televising, root cutting); maintenance of water meter and pressure regulating vaults
• Landscaping, grading, and seeding of yard, pours and finishes concrete sidewalks and approaches
• Tests water samples
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g., trucks, tractors, backhoe, front-end loader, air compressor, jet truck, mower
• Uses shop and/or hand tools (e.g., hammer, drill, staple gun, saw)
• Performs water ditches and sewer lateral inspections. Takes final meter readings on residential/commercial sites
• Walking and reading meters
• Handles delinquent accounts by making collections/distributing past due notices door-to-door
• Terminates water service by shutting off water service to customers
• Assists the public by providing routine information and answering questions
• Responds to customer complaints/need for service (e.g., high water bills, low water pressure, water taste, color, odor)
• Performs other related maintenance tasks and documents all work performed
• Installs/maintains water/sewer inventory and software/GIS mapping software packages
• Maintains water/sewer atlases
• Must be available for on-call or call in after normal business hours
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent
• Two (2) years of Construction, Utility, Maintenance, Repair and/or Inspection experience

Licensure or Certification Requirements

• Valid Ohio Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment. The City will provide training.
• Possession of Class 1 Water Distribution Certification at the time of application or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment and/or Class 1 Collection Certification. The City will provide training.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Water distribution systems maintenance, construction, and repair
• Sewer collection system maintenance, construction, and repair
• Water meter maintenance and repair; general construction maintenance and repair; heavy and medium duty equipment operation and maintenance
• Department policies and procedures;* community resources and services; local geographical area

Skill in:

• Computer operation; use of modern office equipment
• Water/sewer system mechanics; motor vehicle operation
• Use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics' tools and equipment

Ability to:

• Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form
• Deal with problems involving few variables within familiar context
• Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; read and record figures accurately
• Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
• Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
• Handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public
• Sort items into categories according to established methods; work alone on most tasks; cooperate with co-workers on group projects
• Answer routine telephone inquiries
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Resolve complaints
• Demonstrate physical agility; lift objects up to 125 pounds occasionally; perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in often adverse conditions; travel to and gain access to work site; identify and distinguish colors; operate heavy equipment; utilize cleaning materials; read street/water maps; write reports and maintain lists
• Remains informed of current City regulations and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and continuing education conferences
• Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Heavy: lift, push, pull 50 to 100 pounds occasionally; 20 to 50 pounds frequently
• Works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways
• Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds
• Works in a confined space (e.g., manhole)
• Works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed
• Works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms (e.g., manlifts)
• Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas
• Is exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85db
• Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants
• Is exposed to possible injury from hazardous waste
• Is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions
• Is exposed to possible injury as a result of electrical shock
• Is exposed to possible injury due to working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines