Water Hydraulic Repair Worker - Examination

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Water Hydraulic Repair Worker to support the Engineering Hydraulic Unit. You will perform field surveys, test water flow and quality, and repair regulators and valves, while reading maps and using measuring instruments.

Work includes operating tools and equipment, taking flow measurements, and maintaining water infrastructure under supervision. A valid Ohio driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of full-time paid experience in water distribution infrastructure maintenance, installation, and/or inspection.
• Must have a valid State of Ohio Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs office and field tasks for the Engineering Hydraulic Unit.
• Conducts field surveys or investigations and reads maps and measuring tools.
• Performs water flow availability testing and pressure and water quality investigations.
• Repairs and maintains regulators, surveys and repairs valves, detects leaks.
• Takes flow measurements, flushes systems, and operates heavy equipment as required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WATER HYDRAULIC REPAIR WORKER Examination

(OPEN) CS2026-134

Application Open Date: 11/09/2026

Application Close Date: 11/23/2026

SALARY: $25.54 - $28.68 per hour.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

JOB DUTIES

Under immediate supervision, performs all office and field tasks that fall under the operation of the Engineering Hydraulic Unit. Conducts any engineering field surveys or investigations. Reads maps, measuring tapes, and calipers. Performs Water Flow Availability and C-Factor testing. Conducts pressure and water quality investigations. Repairs and maintains regulators. Surveys and repairs valves. Detects leaks. Takes flow measurements. Flushes system. Shuts water main chlorination trunk. Performs basic math. Operates a jackhammer and rotating hammer drill. Utilizes basic hand tools. Drives vehicles up to 26,000 pounds, as assigned. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A High School Diploma or GED is required. One year of full-time paid experience in water distribution infrastructure maintenance, installation, and/or inspection is required. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. Must be able to work in all types of weather and in confined spaces.

CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD) PREFERENCE CREDIT

An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance-level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application to qualify for this credit.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service-connected disability.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.