System Maintenance

Job Title

Southwest Regional Water District

Job Description

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure and/or Certification Requirements:

Valid Driver's License; and

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Equipment Operated:

The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: motor vehicles, including dump truck with trailer; backhoe; mini-excavator; skid steer loader; rockhound/landscape rake; various hand/power tools; portable pumps; mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and phones.

Inherently Hazardous or Physically Demanding Working Conditions:

The employee may be required to work in excavated trenches; exposure to loud noises, pumps, motors, and heavy equipment; exposure to all types of weather conditions, rain, snow, wind, and sun; exposure to various water treatment chemicals such as chlorine and fluoride. Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Description and Worker Characteristics:

Essential Functions of the Position:

45% Water Distribution: Repair of water main and service line breaks; hydrant installation, inspection, flushing, and repair; valve installation, inspection, and repair; water meter setting installation and repair.

45% Metering: Meter reading; installation, replacement, and troubleshooting of water meters and MIUs.

10% Miscellaneous: Yard restoration; inventory.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Performs on-call duties outside of normal business hours.

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics:

Knowledge of: The installation, repair, and disinfection of water mains and system-owned service lines; installation of water mains; installation and repairs of meter service facilities; installation and repair of other appurtenances such as: hydrants, gate valves, and master pressure reducing stations.

Skill in: Performance of various functions in connection with the operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of the District's water distribution system.

Ability to: Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; understand, interpret and apply policies, rules, or regulations to specific situations; complete routine forms; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or supervisors; communicate effectively; develop and maintain effective working relationships; perform heavy work.

Benefits

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

Medical, Vision and Dental

Location

3640 Old Oxford Road Hamilton, Ohio, 45013