Water/Wastewater Service Worker

City of Johnson City, TN; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Johnson City, Tennessee is seeking a Water/Wastewater Service Worker for the Water & Sewer Services Line Maintenance and Construction Division. The role performs skilled mechanical work on water lines, pumps, taps and mains, with oversight and safety at all times.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years experience, valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement, and pre-employment DOT procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of on-the-job water/wastewater experience.
• Valid commercial driver’s license, Class A with Tanker endorsement.
• Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs on broken water/wastewater lines and equipment.
• Replaces frames and covers.
• Installs taps, meters, meter boxes, hydrants, valves and other appurtenances.
• Repairs manholes.
• Operates core drilling machine, tap machine, air compressor, jack hammer, service truck, and various hand tools.
• Performs general clerical work in filling out work orders.
• Uses maps/drawings to locate work sites in coordination with supervisor.
• Ensures safety precautions during task performance.
• Communicates with supervisor before, during, and after task performance.
• Ensures work is completed properly to avoid recurring failures.
• Maintains safety for workforce and facilities.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Reading maps

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Air compressor

Core drilling machine

Pipe saw

Tap machine

Job description

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is currently accepting online applications for a Water/Wastewater Service Worker with Water & Sewer Services Line Maintenance and Construction Division . The employee performs i ntermediate skilled mechanical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of water lines, pumps, taps and mains in water/wastewater system; does related work as required. Employees in this class perform repair and maintenance on broken wastewater lines; installation of water/wastewater equipment; maintenance of equipment and supply inventories; all work is supervised while in progress and reviewed upon completion.

Essential Functions of Position:

• performs repairs on broken water/wastewater lines and equipment;
• replaces frames and covers;
• installs water/wastewater taps, meters, meter boxes, hydrants, valves and other appurtenances;
• repairs manholes;
• operates core drilling machine, tap machine, air compressor, jack hammer, pipe saw, service truck, and various hand tools;
• performs general clerical skills in filling out work orders;
• utilizes appropriate maps and drawings to locate work site areas in coordination with supervisor;
• ensures highest safety precautions during task performance;
• communicates with supervisor before, during, and after task performance;
• ensures work, maintenance, and repairs are completed properly to avoid recurring failures;
• ensures safety practices of workforce and facilities;
• performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : General knowledge of the construction, assembly and maintenance on a wide variety of plumbing-type equipment; general knowledge and skill in the use of various tools and equipment necessary to perform tasks that vary in nature; ability to utilize safely and efficiently equipment such as air compressors, heavy machinery, etc.; ability to maintain highest level of safety to self, crew, and general public; ability to interpret maps and drawings related to tasks; good physical condition, and ability to endure frequent bending, walking, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, etc.

Acceptable Experience and Training :

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent; on the job experience is the most effective means for mastering the nature of tasks performed generally one to three years of such experience is necessary to perform efficiently; supplemental training is desirable in the procurement of plumbing licensure; an equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Must possess a valid commercial driver's license, Class A (57) with Tanker endorsement, issued by the state of Tennessee. Pre-employment DOT physical, drug screening and background check required.

EEO

This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as allowed by law.