Water Utility Worker

We are seeking a Water Utility Worker for assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of water distribution, treatment and collection systems on an assigned shift.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

This position has a pay rate of $21.97/hr
This position may have an on-call schedule
Candidates with plumbing, mechanical, landscaping or irrigation experience will be good fit


Responsibilities
- Installs, operates and repairs water distribution and collection systems including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRV's and water meters
- Reads and monitors gauges, meters and control panels
- Starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow
- Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, pumps, tools and other stationery and portable equipment
- Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; performs minor maintenance and lubrication of machinery such as changing oil and greasing equipment
- Maintains records to accurately reflect pump hours, gallons pumping rate, gallons of chemical applied, kilowatt hours and facility appearance
- Reads and records water meter readings accurately
- Maintains grounds and buildings: cuts weeds, trims trees and bushes, rakes leaves, picks up trash, sweeps and cleans
- Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment and tools required to load, unload, haul and spread sand, gravel and dirt; digs and refills ditches and trenches
- Carries or holds materials, supplies and tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel
- Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, include being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as required

Qualifications
- A valid Drivers License
- Familiarity with hand and power tools