Crew Worker – Water Transmission

Hattiesburg Water Plant; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Water Plant seeks a Crew Worker to install and maintain water mains, locate meters, and respond to emergencies and customer complaints. This semi-skilled manual labor role requires the ability to lift, walk, and work outdoors in all weather, under Foreman supervision.

A valid Mississippi driver's license is required, and after-hours on-call work may be needed. The position offers a straightforward pay rate of $16.00 per hour and opportunities to gain experience in water transmission

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• This position requires a valid Mississippi Driver's License and it must be maintained while employed.
• May require after-hours and on-call availability.
• All work is under the direct supervision of a Foreman.
• Prior directly related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain water mains and services.
• Check for water leaks, turn on/off water service for accounts, and locate meters for the Water Billing Office.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Nature Of Work This is manual labor of a semi-skilled nature to install and maintain water mains and services, check for water leaks, turning on water service for new accounts, turning off water service for delinquent accounts, installs and removes water meters, locating water meters and service lines and retrieving meter information for the Water Billing Office or related work as required. Work involves responsibility for answering emergency calls and customer complaints regarding leaks and breaks in water service. The physical demands of the position may require walking, standing, lifting or reaching. The working conditions required outside labor in all weather conditions. Assignments may frequently include the use of standard or specialized hand tools, power operated equipment or other devices. Assignments may include the occasional operation of trucks and other automotive equipment incidental to regular duties.

Position: Crew Worker Department: Water & Sewer Division: Water Transmission Rate of Pay: $16.00/hr. Nature Of Work This is manual labor of a semi-skilled nature to install and maintain water mains and services, check for water leaks, turning on water service for new accounts, turning off water service for delinquent accounts, installs and removes water meters, locating water meters and service lines and retrieving meter information for the Water Billing Office or related work as required. Work involves responsibility for answering emergency calls and customer complaints regarding leaks and breaks in water service. The physical demands of the position may require walking, standing, lifting or reaching. The working conditions required outside labor in all weather conditions. Assignments may frequently include the use of standard or specialized hand tools, power operated equipment or other devices. Assignments may include the occasional operation of trucks and other automotive equipment incidental to regular duties.

Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. This position requires a valid Mississippi Driver's License and it is required to be maintained while employed. This position may require work after hours and on-call availability as needed. All work is performed under the direct supervision of a Foreman. Prior directly related experience is preferred.