Water Maintenance Worker II

Utilities Department Water Main Technician

Assists in the installation, repair, and servicing of water main and service lines, water wells, booster stations, and water meters. Performs building, equipment, and grounds maintenance and repair.

Environmental Factors: Work is performed outdoors with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, open manholes, street cave-ins, chemicals and gases. Safety equipment required includes safety shoes, vest, ear plugs, sound attenuator, hard hat and gloves.

Physical Factors: Heavy physical work requires lifting items in excess of 50 pounds; balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, reaching above shoulder height; pushing/pulling items in excess of 50 pounds; body agility is required to perform essential functions; uses a two-way radio; ability to hear warning sounds; visual acuity sufficient to perform job functions.

Work Situation Factors: Position may involve shift work, working on holidays, weekends, nights, overtime and standby status. Work may involve emergency situations. Precise limits, tolerances and standards must be met. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

First consideration will be given to current City of Las Cruces employees who meet all the minimum requirements. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. This initial posting will be used to fill a full-time, regular, represented position in the Utilities Department but may be utilized to fill other vacancies up to and including full-time, part-time and/or contract.

Position will be advertised as continuous until filled, with periodic review of applications. This position is graded at BC08.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Installs, services, cleans, and repairs main water lines; completes reports on work requests.
• Installs and replaces meters, prepares meter reading cards, and completes reports on work requests.
• Digs manholes for water systems; operates a pipe locator to locate meters, valve boxes and manholes; completes reports on work requests and provides senior level support to workers.
• Unplugs water service; raises water valves and meter boxes; maintains and installs fire hydrants and installs new service lines and fire protection lines.
• Responds to questions from the public regarding water shutoffs and meter changes.
• Provides assistance to operators in the operation and maintenance of wells, systems, and reservoirs; supports operators and mechanics of trucks, pickups, air compressors, cutting tools, and hydro stop equipment.
• Maintains yards, fences, irrigation systems, buildings and air conditioning systems at various wells, reservoirs, and water boost stations.
• Performs yard and weed control maintenance.

Minimum qualifications include:

High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years experience in construction, building maintenance, irrigation installation, and maintenance, or related field. Experience in the construction or installation of water systems is desired. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s): Valid driver's license is required. Class A commercial driver's license must be obtained within 12 months of employment. NM Level II Water Certification required. NMDOT Traffic Control Technician required within eighteen (18) months of hire. NM Level III Water Certification must be obtained within 12 months of meeting State of NM experience requirement. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.