Water Main Caulker & Distribution Technician

City of Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Buffalo is seeking a Water Service Worker to perform skilled repetitive manual labor in installing, maintaining, and repairing components of the city water distribution system under supervision.

Responsibilities include valve and hydrant work, taps on water mains, backfilling, operating jackhammer, caulking joints, driving repair trucks, and routine vehicle maintenance. A NYS Class B CDL is required within six months of appointment.

Qualifications

• Requires continuous/permanent status as Water Service Worker for 1 year.
• Requires 1+ year of full-time experience in installation/maintenance of water mains and/or service lines.
• Must possess Class B NYS Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of appointment and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Installs, checks, relocates and reconditions valves, valve boxes, hydrants, water mains and fittings.
• Checks service lines and installs taps on water mains.
• Operates valves to isolate areas during breaks and restores service.
• Performs excavations and backfilling; uses jackhammer and soil tamper.
• Pours lead and caulks joints; installs mechanical fittings; shuts off/turns on pumps.

Skills

Water distribution

Heavy lifting

Follow instructions

Education

Class B NYS CDL license

Tools

Jackhammer

Soil tamper

Caulking tools

Job description

City of Buffalo is seeking a Water Service Worker to perform skilled repetitive manual labor in installing, maintaining, and repairing components of the city water distribution system under supervision.

Responsibilities include valve and hydrant work, taps on water mains, backfilling, operating jackhammer, caulking joints, driving repair trucks, and routine vehicle maintenance. A NYS Class B CDL is required within six months of appointment.