Water Distribution Maintenance

Lake County Department of Utilities; Painesville Township (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OEPA License I premium

OEPA License II premium

Class A CDL premium

Class B CDL premium

On-call pay

Job summary

Lake County Department of Utilities in Ohio is seeking a Water Distribution Maintenance worker to perform repair, maintenance, and inspection of the water distribution system. The role includes responding to emergencies, locating leaks, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safe work in streets.

The position is full time with starting hourly wages ranging from $20.40 to $34.51, plus premiums for licenses and On-call pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio drivers license with a safe driving record and a drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies and operates the water distribution system safely.
• Locate and repair buried pipes and leaks.
• Operate dump truck and heavy equipment for excavations (backhoes/mini excavators).
• Waterline, valve and hydrant repair and installations, service connections and meter setting.
• Concrete finishing and asphalt repair.
• Keep accurate records.
• Work safely in streets protecting road users and pedestrians from work areas.
• Perform shop, vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Construction experience

Written & verbal communication

Public interactions

Emergency call-out readiness

Physical labor

Outdoor work

Education

High School diploma or GED

OEPA Water Distribution Class I License

OEPA Water Distribution Class II License

Class A CDL

Class B CDL

Job description

Water Distribution Maintenance

The Water Distribution Maintenance position involves a broad range of duties associated with repair, maintenance, and inspection of the water distribution system.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to emergencies, dealing with the public, and safely operate and maintain the water distribution system.
• Locate and repair buried pipes and leaks.
• Excavations (Operates dump truck and heavy equipment, such as backhoes and mini excavators).
• Waterline, valve and hydrant repair and installations, service connections and meter setting.
• Concrete finishing and asphalt repair.
• Keep accurate records.
• Work safely in streets while protecting road users and pedestrians from work areas in streets and sidewalks.
• Performs shop, vehicle and equipment maintenance duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED. A valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record and a drug screening are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applicants should have construction experience; making pipe connections, flushing and cleaning pipes; good written and verbal communication skills; ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials and the general public. This position will include physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions. This position requires emergency call out response at all hours of the day and night including weekends and holidays.

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Starting: $20.40 - $34.51/hr., (based upon experience)

Additional Premium:

• OEPA Water Distribution Class I License: $1.50/hr.
• OEPA Water Distribution Class II License: $1.75/hr.
• Class A CDL: $3.50/hr.
• Class B CDL: $1.00/hr.
• On call Pay: $35/weekday, $50/weekend, $75/holiday

Fringe Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Sick (4.6 hrs./pay), Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay), Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time), Overtime, Compensation Time
• PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution, Deferred Compensation, Public Student Loan Forgiveness

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M.F.H.V.

A drug screening is required.