Maintenance Worker (Gas and Water)

City of Hamilton, Ohio; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hamilton, Ohio is seeking a semi-skilled laborer to maintain gas and water facilities. You will perform manual tasks with hand and power tools in all weather, under supervision of a crew leader.

Responsibilities include maintaining the distribution system, responding to emergencies, operating trucks and equipment, and assisting in installing mains, taps, valves, and piping. CDL Class B is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Six (6) Months experience as a laborer or in construction.
• Ability to obtain or currently possess a Valid Class B CDL.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining the Gas and Water Distribution System.
• Responds to emergency calls or complaints.
• Operates various types of trucks, equipment, and a variety of hand tools in gas and water assignments.
• Assists in installing gas and water mains, making taps, installing services, curb valves, curb boxes and cutting and threading gas pipes.
• Prepares work site; may use jackhammer or concrete saw to cut pavement; may dig an excavation manually or after backhoe has done preliminary digging.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Semi-skilled tasks

Heavy manual labor

Oral instructions

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Hand tools

Education

Valid Class B CDL

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING. ONLY CURRENT CITY OF HAMILTON EMPLOYEES WHO AREIUOE, LOCAL 20 MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE REJECTED.

This is semi-skilled manual work involving the use of hand tools, power tools, and various types of motorized equipment in the repair and maintenance of Gas and Water Facilities.

Employees are responsible for performing vigorous manual labor under all weather conditions.

Work is normally performed under the supervision of a crew leader who issues verbal instructions, provides instruction in difficult tasks, and checks work frequently, the direct supervisor for this position is Gas and Water Supervisor.

• Assists in maintaining the Gas and Water Distribution System.
• Responds to emergency calls or complaints.
• Operates various types of trucks, equipment, and a variety of hand tools in gas and water assignments.
• Assists in installing gas and water mains, making taps, installing services, curb valves, curb boxes and cutting and threading gas pipes.
• Prepares work site; may use jackhammer or concrete saw to cut pavement; may dig an excavation manually or after backhoe has done preliminary digging.
• Performs related work as required.

• Ability to perform semi-skilled tasks without close supervision
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions
• Ability to follow oral instructions
• Knowledge of vehicular equipment and safety.
• Ability to get along well with fellow employees and the public.
• Skill in the use of various hand tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) Months experience as a laborer or in construction
• Ability to obtain or currently possess a Valid Class B, or Higher, Commercial Driver's License (CDL).