Water Maintenance Worker I

DeKalb Health; Mattydale (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA) is seeking a Water Maintenance Worker I to perform semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and services in Syracuse, NY.

You will work Monday–Friday 7:00 am–3:30 pm under supervision of a crew leader, utilizing hand and power tools, reading meters, and assisting with hydrants, valves, and metering to ensure reliable water service.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the maintenance and service practices utilized in a water distribution system.
• Good knowledge of the tools and terminology as they relate to the operation of a water distribution system.
• Ability to follow oral and simple written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
• Mechanical aptitude and physical capability to perform semi-skilled tasks.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a team member; assist in breaking pavement and excavation.
• Assist in setting up and connection of meters and hydrants; operate valves and tapping equipment.
• Locate and repair curb boxes; flush hydrants to clean lines; install and replace valves and fittings.
• Install meters for new services; operate a motor vehicle to job sites; perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Hand & power tools

Reading and interpreting instructions

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Job description

• Location 200 NORTHERN CONCOURSE,SYRACUSE, NY, 13212,United States
• Base Pay $26.74 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The work involves responsibility for performing semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and services. This class involves the application of plumbing skills to a variety of tasks involving installation and repair of services, laying of water mains and related jobs. Assignments are received from a crew leader in the form of verbal communication or job order form. Work may be reviewed in progress or upon completion by visual observation or through submission of forms indicating job performed. Depending upon size of task, an employee in this class normally works as a team member under the general supervision of a crew leader; on small tasks the employee may function independently. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of the position. Does related work as required. Water Maintenance Worker I

Requirements

Position is Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Acting as a team member, may be involved in breaking of pavement by use of a pneumatic drill.
• Assists in excavating by using shovels and picks to remove dirt; shores up excavations; directs the crane operator in lowering of mains; connects pipes through use of welding equipment, and tightens bolts connecting sections.
• Assists in the setting up and connection of meter pits and hydrants.
• Locates and repairs curb boxes.
• Flushes hydrants to clean lines.
• Repairs leaking valves; replaces broken valves; removes old valve, and installs new valves.
• Installs fire lines; assembles fittings.
• Operates tapping equipment and installs tapping sleeves.
• Makes service taps and installs new service lines.
• During winter months may thaw out service and hydrants.
• May check pumps and perform minor servicing and maintenance.
• May install meters for new services.
• May operate a motor vehicle, to and from work assignments.
• May do preventative maintenance on equipment used in performance of job.
• May occasionally read commercial and residential meters.
• May perform tasks in the operation section requiring similar semi-skilled maintenance.
• May occasionally cut grass and shovel snow.

When assigned to the Town of Camillus:

• May operate a power snake or plunger for purposes of removing blockage from a sewer
• May operate a TV lateral camera for inspections.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good knowledge of the maintenance and service practices utilized in a water distribution system.
• Good knowledge of the tools and terminology as they relate to the operation of a water distribution system.
• Good knowledge of the preventative measures taken to eliminate work associated with accidents.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow oral and simple written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
• Ability to perform the work as required.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of work experience or its part time equivalent, in the actual construction, maintenance or service phases of water distribution system water mains and appurtenances at least six ( 6) inches or larger.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

When required to operate motor vehicles, employees must possess a valid non-CDL or CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle(s) being operated.

The Onondaga County Water Authority is a civil service agency under the jurisdiction of the Onondaga County Department of Personnel. Hiring is in accordance with Onondaga County and New York State civil service regulations. Many of the positions at OCWA are “competitive,” which means that the applicant must have successfully completed a competitive examination given by the Onondaga County Department of Personnel and appear on an eligibility list derived from the examination. Notices of upcoming exams and eligibility requirements can be found on Onondaga County’s web site or by contacting the Personnel Office directly.

Summary

OUR MISSION: To provide safe, reliable and affordable water to residents, businesses and industries in Central New York in a manner protective of water resources and the environment.

OUR VISION: To be an innovative water industry leader for the 21st Century.

OUR SUSTAINABILITY PROMISE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP: Part of the reason that OCWA is able to deliver water so efficiently is that we believe in using our resources responsibly. That is why we continue to build toward a sustainable future through a strong infrastructure and reinvestment program.

• - Some water utilities have a goal of reinvesting as little as 2% of their budgeted annual revenues in the renewal and replacement of their infrastructure. By contrast, OCWA in 2025 reinvested 24% back into our assets.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION AS AN EMPLOYEE IS AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR OUR GREATER OCWA COMMUNITY!

OCWA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, arrest record, genetic predisposition, marital status, military or veteran status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.