Water Maintenance Worker I

City of Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal water authority is hiring a full-time Water Maintenance Worker I in Asheville, NC. The role involves the maintenance and construction of water lines, requiring a high school diploma and experience in construction. Candidates must obtain a valid Class A CDL and adhere to safety procedures. Joining this team offers the opportunity to contribute to essential public services in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience in construction or infrastructure maintenance.
• Must maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair water lines and related components.
• Operate equipment and tools to complete maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to established safety procedures and protocols.

Skills

Construction skills

Water line maintenance

Safety procedures

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Dump truck

Service truck

Job description

About Our Opportunity:

We are currently hiring a full-time, non-exempt Water Maintenance Worker I to join the Water Resources Department in the Meter Services Division. The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of responsible unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work in maintenance and construction of water lines and fixtures, and asphalt and concrete repairs for the City's Water Resources Department.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Installs, maintains and repairs water lines and related system components: assists with the installation of water main taps, lines, and hydrants; clears debris from manholes, water lines, rights of way, easements, valve boxes, hydrants, etc.; inspects and evaluates condition of systems; diagnoses leaks, blockages or other problems; excavates around water mains and hydrants; cuts in valves, tees, and beds; saw cuts driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and roads; removes and replaces service lines and hydrants; checks and greases seals and gaskets; performs confined space entries in manholes; cleans manholes and lines; and changes out rings and lids on manholes, etc.
• Receives and completes work orders: gathers tools and equipment needed to complete work activities; picks up and transports materials, tools, and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs as needed; and notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs.
• Performs related activities: repairs asphalt, concrete, yards, and other areas that are disrupted as a result of repair work; rakes and preps yards for seed, hay, and sod; and puts out pine straw and lime where needed.
• Adheres to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears protective gear.
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, tools, and supplies to complete essential functions, such as backhoe, track hoe, excavator, service truck, dump truck, trailer, loader, tamp, water pump, saws, vac truck, crescent wrenches, pipe wrenches, brick hammers, copper crimpers, impact guns, Sawzall’s, or other equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition: inspects equipment; checks fluid levels; replaces fluid; greases equipment; fuels vehicles, replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment; cleans shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
• Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, activity logs, timesheets, pre-inspection logs, pressure relief valve records, tools and parts sheets, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience in construction, infrastructure maintenance, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Class A North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s), within six months of hire. Must obtain and maintain the following additional certifications within six months of hire: Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, and Flagger. Must obtain and maintain Class C Water Distribution certification within 2 years of hire.