Water Maintenance Worker II

City-of-Las-Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Las Cruces is seeking a full-time Utilities Department technician to assist in installing, servicing, and repairing water main and service lines, wells, and hydrants. The role includes completing reports and supporting field crews.

Responsibilities cover meter work, digging manholes, pipe locating, and public inquiries about shutoffs and meter changes, with a focus on safe, efficient water distribution operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years' experience in construction or building maintenance.
• Experience in water system construction or installation is desirable.
• Education, experience, and training may be combined per City policy.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services, cleans, and repairs main water lines; completes work reports.
• Installs and replaces meters; prepares meter reading cards; reports on requests.
• Digs manholes; operates a pipe locator; completes reports; provides senior level support.
• Unplugs water service; raises valves; maintains and installs hydrants and service lines.
• Responds to public questions about water shutoffs and meter changes.
• Assists operators in wells, systems, reservoirs; supports trucks, air compressors, tools.
• Maintains yards, fences, irrigation systems, buildings and AC at wells/reservoirs.
• Performs yard and weed control maintenance.

Skills

Water systems

OSHA safety

Record keeping

Technical writing

Customer service

Data analysis

Operate equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe locator

Two-way radio

Job description

Assists in the installation, repair, and servicing of water main and service lines, water wells, booster stations, and water meters. Performs building, equipment, and grounds maintenance and repair.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed outdoors with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, open manholes, street cave-ins, chemicals and gases. Safety equipment required includes safety shoes, vest, ear plugs, sound attenuator, hard hat and gloves.

Physical Factors

Heavy physical work requires lifting items in excess of 50 pounds; balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, reaching above shoulder height; pushing/pulling items in excess of 50 pounds; body agility is required to perform essential functions; uses a two-way radio; ability to hear warning sounds; visual acuity sufficient to perform job functions.

Work Situation Factors

Position may involve shift work, working on holidays, weekends, nights, overtime and standby status. Work may involve emergency situations. Precise limits, tolerances and standards must be met. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process

This initial posting will be used to fill a full-time, regular, represented position in the Utilities Department but may be utilized to fill other vacancies up to and including full-time, part-time and/or contract.

Position will be advertised as continuous until filled, with periodic review of applications.

This position is graded at BC08.

• Installs, services, cleans, and repairs main water lines; completes reports on work requests.
• Installs and replaces meters, prepares meter reading cards, and completes reports on work requests.
• Digs manholes for water systems; operates a pipe locator to locate meters, valve boxes and manholes; completes reports on work requests and provides senior level support to workers
• Unplugs water service; raises water valves and meter boxes; maintains and installs fire hydrants and installs new service lines and fire protection lines.
• Responds to questions from the public regarding water shutoffs and meter changes.
• Provides assistance to operators in the operation and maintenance of wells, systems, and reservoirs; supports operators and mechanics of trucks, pickups, air compressors, cutting tools, and hydro stop equipment.
• Maintains yards, fences, irrigation systems, buildings and air conditioning systems at various wells, reservoirs, and water boost stations.
• Performs yard and weed control maintenance.

High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years experience in construction, building maintenance, irrigation installation, and maintenance, or related field. Experience in the construction or installation of water systems is desired. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid driver’s license is required. Class A commercial driver's license must be obtained within 12 months of employment. NM Level II Water Certification required. NMDOT Traffic Control Technician required within eighteen (18) months of hire. NM Level III Water Certification must be obtained within 12 months of meeting State of NM experience requirement. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Knowledge of: OSHA and state safety regulations; operations, services and activities of a water distribution system; methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair; principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines andcarry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and proceduresto ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in: Operate light and heavy equipment; use power and hand tools; perform technical reading and writing; maintain concentration; respond effectively to emergency situations; reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.