Maintenance Equipment Operator - Water/WasteWater

Job Title

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Water Superintendent. Performs installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of water meters including remote reading devices. Performs daily tasks as assigned. This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers Union.

Essential Functions of Work

• 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

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.

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
• Public relations

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 as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines