Water Maintenance Worker - EXAM

Water Maintenance Worker - EXAM

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Water Maintenance Worker - EXAM

Salary

$27.09 - $36.43 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-4039-C1

Department

60 Columbus Water & Power

Division

Division of Water

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Definition

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for installing and maintaining water distribution lines, valves, and hydrants; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Reads water atlases in order to locate water lines, curb boxes, and valves;

• Operates valves to interrupt or start water service;

• Locates curb boxes using metal detectors and meters;

• Identifies and selects type, size of pipe, and related materials according to construction objectives;

• Cuts or bends pipe using saws, pipe cutters, hand tools, and/or pipe cutting machines;

• Removes sidewalks or pavement using jack hammers and/or saw cutting equipment;

• Assembles, installs, and connects metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, joints, and fittings, including iron, flared copper, and plastic;

• Flushes and/or chlorinates newly installed or repaired lines or hydrants;

• Backfill holes with gravel using shovel and power tamper;

• Unloads and loads construction materials on vehicles;

• Inspects vehicles, equipment, and tools;

• Drives truck to transport materials and workers to worksite;

• Observes backhoe while digging to ensure utility line integrity; removes obstacles to repair location by excavating around utility lines with a variety of hand tools;

• Sets up traffic control devices and directs traffic around worksite to ensure safety of workers and the general public;

• Installs and/or repairs valves and/or fire hydrants;

• Assists in identifying leaks and/or damage locations;

• Notifies customers of water shut-off for repairs;

• Restores or replaces areas removed during water line, valve, and hydrant repair/installation such as concrete sidewalks, brick walls, asphalt and concrete pavement, manholes, fences, trees, or other landscaping.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience in general labor, construction, water distribution maintenance, or other underground utility maintenance.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

By the completion of the probationary period, must possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with an air brake endorsement.

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The examination process will consist of a 100% computerized examination covering Memorization, Problem Sensitivity, Information Ordering, Safety, and Water Maintenance, Tools, & Equipment.

The exam is expected to be administered in July 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information.

01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have one year of experience in performing general labor or construction work?

• Yes

• No

03

Water distribution maintenance refers to working on underground water mains. These are pipes typically carrying water from a treatment facility to consumers, including secondary feeders. This experience is not referring to residential or commercial plumbing. If you are using this experience to qualify, please be sure to provide an explanation of the work performed under "Duties" for the relevant job under the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do you have one year of experience in water distribution maintenance?

• Yes

• No

04

Underground utility maintenance could be running underground electric cable, laying PVC pipe to carry wiring, sewer line installation/maintenance, jobs using trenching and/or shoring to bury utility lines. If you are using this experience to qualify, please be sure to provide an explanation of the work performed under "Duties" for the relevant job under the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do you have one year of experience in underground utility maintenance?

• Yes

• No

05

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

• o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

• o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330 Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

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