(LKU1)-Utility Worker I-Leaks

Job Information

General Responsibilities:

Provide operations, maintenance repair and installation of valves in Distribution. To assist the Utility Worker II in repairing leaks, maintenance repairs and installation of valves; haul off spoil from excavations backfilling and restoring the street with temporary paving along with restoring lawns and clean up at the site. Assist in repairing and replacing fire hydrants. The installing of water mains, service lines, and domestic service taps, cutting right-of-ways on for transmission of water mains.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist Utility Worker II and train new employees Locate leaks and lines within Distribution SystemResponsible for promoting customer relationsRepair leaks on mains Replacing curb stops and copper installations Restore paving and concrete Install repair sleeves and split sleeves Install bracing, blocking and strap fittings, pipes, valves cut and camp mainsOperate equipment such as pumps and pipe cutting hand tools, air compressors and radioReplace and repair service lines when necessary
• Replace and install meter boxes as neededFlush mains and service lines after breaks have been repairedOperate all BWWB vehicles as requiredCalculate the requirements and requisition concrete, road gravel, fill sand and asphaltResponsible for landscapingAbility to read valve map and detail map and shut off water as neededMaintain traffic control in work area to ensure safe work environmentPerform disconnect for non-payment, also reactivate services
• Maintain and replace fire hydrants, notify supervisor of fire hydrant part changes, also meet with Fire Department officials when needed May be required to work an on-call schedule outside of normal schedule on a rotating basis as directedPerform other duties as directed
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Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications

Experience:

One year of experience in the construction area required.  Basic computer skills preferred.  Excellent customer relation skills and communications skills are a plus.

Supervision:

NONE

Physical Demands:

Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction

Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard

Communication skills using the spoken word

Ability to see within normal parameters

Ability to hear within normal range

                        Ability to move about

Working Environment:

Indoors and outdoors; ability to work near moving mechanical parts,

Outdoors exposed to extreme hot/cold and or wet weather conditions..