Lead Utility Worker: Water & Sewer Systems

City-of-Sioux-City; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sioux City Utilities Department is seeking a full-time Utility Worker (Civil Service) to maintain and repair the water distribution system as well as storm and sanitary sewers. The role includes skilled mechanical maintenance, leak location, and supervising a small crew in water and sewer projects.

This position requires operation of heavy equipment, confinement entry, and eventual certification in Iowa DNR Water Distribution and a Class A CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsements

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of water lines, hydrants, valves, and sanitary and storm sewers.
• Ability to operate and supervise utility construction equipment and crews.
• Must be able to obtain Iowa DNR Water Distribution certificates and a Class A CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsement within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Locates and repairs leaks in water mains, hydrants, valves, and sanitary and storm sewers and related devices.
• Operates equipment and uses electronic locating tools prior to excavation work.
• Maintains, tests, repairs, and replaces hydrants, valves and lines.
• Directs and oversees the work of a small crew involved in water and sewer utility construction and maintenance activities.
• Performs confined space entry.
• Takes water samples and performs basic lab tests related to water or sewer operations.
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.

Skills

Water distribution

Sewer maintenance

Equipment operation

Crew leadership

Confined space entry

Tools

TV inspection equipment

Electronic locating tools

Job description

The City of Sioux City Utilities Department is seeking a full-time Utility Worker (Civil Service) to maintain and repair the water distribution system as well as storm and sanitary sewers. The role includes skilled mechanical maintenance, leak location, and supervising a small crew in water and sewer projects.

This position requires operation of heavy equipment, confinement entry, and eventual certification in Iowa DNR Water Distribution and a Class A CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsements