Utilities Service Worker- Water Distribution

City of Broken Arrow; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is seeking a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker to join our Public Works team. Under general supervision, you will install, maintain, and repair water and wastewater systems, serving on water, sewer, or construction crews.

This safety-sensitive role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience. A valid Oklahoma driver's license is required or obtainable, and a Class D Water License within six months.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year related experience.
• Ability to obtain valid Driver's License; CDL preferred.
• Must obtain ODEQ Class D Water License within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs water and wastewater lines and mains.
• Repairs fire hydrants, water services, meters, and meter boxes.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Locates sewer or water lines.
• Installs new service taps.
• Set up of specialized equipment according to guidelines.
• Cleans up of work sites and assists in maintenance of the stations and grounds.
• Flags traffic at work sites.
• Clears hazardous debris from roadways.
• Checks and repairs meter boxes and leaks.
• Cleans blockages from sewer mains.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Raises and lowers manholes.
• Responds to after-hours emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Water system basics

Equipment operation

Line locating

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: 5400 Utilities Water Distribution
Pay Grade: A03
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Under general supervision, participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water and wastewater systems and may be assigned to a water, sewer, or construction team.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

• Installs and repairs water and wastewater lines and mains.
• Repairs fire hydrants, water services, meters, and meter boxes.
• Operates light and heavy equipment.
• Locates sewer or water lines.
• Installs new service taps.
• Set up of specialized equipment according to guidelines.
• Cleans up of work sites and assists in the maintenance of the stations and grounds.
• Flags traffic at work sites.
• Clears hazardous debris from roadways.
• Checks and repairs meter boxes and leaks.
• Cleans blockages from sewer mains.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Raises and lowers manholes.
• Responds to after-hours emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; Class A or B Commercial Driver's License preferred. Possession of or ability to readily obtain an ODEQ Class D Water License within 6 months of employment is required.

Tasks involve the ability to exert forceful physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of balancing, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds). Must submit to a drug screening and fitness to work physical.