Job Specifications

Primary Role

Key Accountabilities

• Utilizing the electronic customer database and meter reading systems, load hand- meter reading equipment, accurately read customer meters and transmit the reads for billing. (70%)
• Performs routine maintenance on valves, and fire hydrants. Changes water meters. (20%)
• Sets up barricades and traffic cones. Breaks pavement where necessary by use of jackhammer or whatever methods conditions prescribe. Loads and unloads pipes and fittings. Digs trenches by means of shovel, or other methods as conditions prescribe. Repairs water line breaks and/or leaks as required. Places pipes and fittings. Tamps and backfills trenches. Builds rough forms for cement work. Acts as flagman to direct traffic. Sweeps. (5%)
• Performs maintenance and paints. (5%)
• Performs other duties on an as-needed basis.
• Works under the supervision of the operations supervisor.
• Maybe required to take after-hours emergency call-outs as per union contract. (After completion of a training period that will be determined by management).

Equipment Used

• Small hand tools and other tools necessary to complete the job.
• Drives a company vehicle.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions. Requires normal physical and mechanical ability. Able to lift and stack equipment/materials weighing up to 90 lbs.
• Knowledge of equipment used, and of basic computer operating principles.
  

Experience/Education

• Previous water industry experience preferable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
  

Certifications & Licenses

• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
• Water Distribution Certificate Grade 1 or Water Treatment Certificate Grade 1 must be obtained within 18 months of hire date.
  

Competencies