Water & Sewer Line Maintainer I

CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Line Maintenance Operator I to perform semi-skilled work in maintaining water and sewer lines. This position's work will involve excavating, replacing, and repairing, testing, and charging, and backfilling water and sewer lines.

Operator will work as a member of a line maintenance crew, follow specific instructions and procedures, and refer to nonstandard situations or problems to others.

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade and two years of general labor experience.
• Valid (Class C) driver's license; Flagging Certification preferred.
• Subject to irregular hours and emergency call backs; safety sensitive with random drug/alcohol testing.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy tools and to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Uses hand and other tools to repair water and sewer lines.
• Repairs sidewalks, hydrants, water and sewer mains.
• Hand digs to locate underground utilities.
• Maintains equipment and tools used in the work.
• Cleans up worksite areas.
• Follows safe work practices in the performance of duties.
• Assists with sewage clean ups.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools use

Physical endurance

Tool/equipment use

Oral/written instructions

Education

Basic education (10th grade)

Tools

Valid Class C license

Flagging certification (preferred)

Job description

Charles County Government is seeking a dynamic Line Maintenance Operator I to perform semi-skilled work in maintaining water and sewer lines. This position's work will involve excavating, replacing, and repairing, testing, and charging, and backfilling water and sewer lines.

Operator will work as a member of a line maintenance crew, follow specific instructions and procedures, and refer to nonstandard situations or problems to others.