Water Maintenance Worker I

Ashevillenc; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashevillenc is hiring a full-time Water Maintenance Worker I for the Water Resources Department. The role involves unskilled to skilled tasks in water line construction, asphalt and concrete repairs, and related field duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, NC driver’s license, and eventual Class A CDL within six months, plus additional certifications within six months. You will work with a team to ensure safe, reliable water infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; plus one year of construction/ infrastructure experience or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license and obtain Class A CDL within six months of hire.
• Must obtain Class C Water Distribution certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs water lines and related components.
• Receives and completes work orders; transports materials and cleans equipment.
• Repairs asphalt, concrete, yards and other disturbed areas during work.
• Adheres to safety procedures; directs traffic and uses safety gear.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and pumps.

Skills

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Water pump

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 Water Maintenance 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.

• 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.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

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.

Specific License or Certification Required:

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.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization:

Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability:

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, water hazards, hazardous materials, toxic agents, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/irate customers.