Utilities Service Worker- Water Distribution

One Wagoner County; Broken Arrow, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

One Wagoner County is seeking a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker to support installation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater systems in Broken Arrow, OK. The role involves working on water mains, hydrants, meters, and related equipment, with after-hours emergency response as needed.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience; a valid Oklahoma driver's license is required, Class A/B CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma; 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.

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 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.

Skills

Water distribution maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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*

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Physical Requirements

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.