Utility Service Worker - Water

-; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A city department is seeking a skilled individual to assist with construction projects and maintain water infrastructure. Responsibilities include installing water lines, performing meter replacements, and ensuring efficient service operations. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong operational capabilities and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in construction projects and water line repair.
• Installs, repairs, and services water lines and infrastructure.
• Loads and manages materials for job completion.

Skills

Reading and interpreting data

Performing basic mathematical calculations

Operating machinery and hand tools

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

The purpose of this position is to assist in construction projects, water line repair/installation and maintenance of the water infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Digs holes, installs piping, and performs debris removal after job is complete.
• Replaces non-operating meters, meter boxes, and lids.
• Discontinues and reinstates water services and secures final reading for customer service.
• Installs, repairs, and services water lines, fire hydrants and valves.
• Loads truck with supplies and materials needed to complete the job.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Very Heavy: Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50 - 100 pounds frequently, or from 20 up to 50 pounds constantly.
• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards.

Required Skills

• Reading and interpreting data
• Performing basic mathematical calculations
• Operating machinery and hand tools
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Required Experience

High school diploma or equivalency, with at least one (1) year of relevant experience; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Tracking Code

2-7340-5-026, 2-7340-5-029

Closing Date

6/26/2025