Utility Worker

SolveNow Inc.; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. is seeking a qualified individual in Rio Rancho, NM, for the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid New Mexico driver's license, and demonstrate digital literacy. Responsibilities include inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining sewer lines and related infrastructure. The role involves operating equipment and tools, performing routine service tasks, and ensuring safe work practices. A certification in wastewater management is required within two years.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license—State of New Mexico.
• Ability to obtain the collections or wastewater level I certification within 2-years.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, maintain wastewater collection systems.
• Perform routine service and maintenance of sewer lines and related infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Digital literacy

Knowledge of wastewater systems

Basic knowledge in vehicle maintenance

Familiarity with hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

• High school diploma or General education degree (GED)
• Possess a valid driver's license—State of New Mexico
• Digital literacy (i.e. Microsoft office, phones, tablets, computers)

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, machinery, pumps, and equipment used within the water and wastewater systems.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles, structures, and buildings.
• General maintenance work; safe work practices, and basic biological and chemical principles.
• Ability to obtain the collections or wastewater level I certification within 2-years.
• Interview and job location: 100 Industrial Park Lp SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Responsibilities

Performs several tasks that involve the inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection systems. This includes sewer lines, manholes, lift stations, and related infrastructure. The position also requires knowledge of wastewater systems, safe work practices, and specialized equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine service and corrective maintenance of wastewater collection systems.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain sewer mains, laterals, manhole and lift stations.
• Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, pumps, tools, and other stationary and portable equipment.
• Performs routine inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance and lubrication of machinery, such as oil changes and greasing equipment.
• Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment, and tools that are required to load, unload, haul and spread sand, gravel, dirt, and/or waste products (i.e., sludge, product waste, packaging waste, etc.).
• Assist with materials, supplies, and tools to assist collections personnel.
• Maintains grounds, buildings, and lift stations; cuts grass, weeds and brush; trims trees and bushes; rakes grass, leaves, and trash.
• Complete work orders as requested (i.e., Maintenance Connection, field maps, vision view).
• Monitors and records meter, control panels and gauge readings.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Performs routine maintenance and custodial duties.
• Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the workday.
• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow.
• Ability to carry and respond to work orders as requested by management.
• Ability to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner (i.e. after hours, business hours and holidays).