This position is responsible for supervising the construction, repair and maintenance of the city's water distribution and/or wastewater collection system.
- Supervises water or wastewater construction and maintenance personnel in the performance of installations, preventative and emergency maintenance duties.
- Supervises and participates in the repair of broken water or sewer mains.
- Supervises and participates in the location and repair of water leaks.
- Supervises and participates in the installation of water meters.
- Supervises and participates in the installation and repair of fire hydrants.
- Ensures compliance with safety procedures.
- Inspects vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and functionality; coordinates the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Completes required reports.
- Maintains equipment and supply inventory.
- Processes work orders.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies.
- Performs related duties.
- Employee must have the visual ability to observe and detect dangerous obstacles, other vehicles or equipment, and pedestrians.
- The employee may be exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, dust, dirt, grease and irritating chemicals; therefore, the use of provided protective devices such as hard hat, safety glasses, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, gloves, safety vest, etc., is required.
- The work is typically performed while mostly bending, crouching, stooping, standing and walking.
- The work involves frequent pushing, pulling, manipulating, and/or lifting or carrying loads or objects of up to 50 pounds routinely and up to 75 pounds unassisted.
- Climbing steep slopes and ladders, and using tools or equipment that requires a high degree of dexterity.
- The work will be performed in all forms of weather that may be very hot, cold, extreme or inclement.
- Work may be performed in the presence of citizens and have traffic which may contribute to the complexity of the position.
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