ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Water System Maintenance Craftsperson performs skilled manual work in the construction, operation and maintenance of water systems including work on reservoirs, water gates, drains, mains and connectors; lays and connects service pipes with street mains and meters; locates and repairs water leaks; installs fire hydrants; operates water gates; turns on water for new service; inspects work of laborers and maintenance workers to see that it conforms with the specifications and blueprints; installs water meters; operates related motor equipment, shuts down mains in the street; assists with snow removal i.e. plowing shoveling; and other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•  Two years of experience in water works construction or underground utility construction or an equivalent combination of both.   
• A valid Grade 1 Distribution (D1) Full Operator certificate or Operator-in-Training certificate may be substituted for the required experience.
• Working knowledge of materials, methods and techniques related to the installation and maintenance of water mains or underground utilities.
• A valid Class D driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Heavy work involving operating 90 lb. jackhammer, shoveling, lifting, climbing in and out of excavations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors, varying weather conditions.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (As Outlined in Current Independent Water Workers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement):

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation and sick leave eligible
• Sick Incentive Pay eligible
• 3 Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Eligible for hourly stipends associated with Water Distribution licenses, Hoisting & Engineering licenses and a Commercial Driver’s License
• Additional hourly stipend for any overtime hours worked on leaks, snow operations or other emergencies during October – April.