Primary Role

Performs a variety of tasks in assisting and participating in the locating, laying, repairing, and extending underground water mains and distribution pipes.

Key Accountabilities

• Sets up barricades and places safety lights around work site to protect workers from street traffic.
• Breaks up asphalt and concrete, using pneumatic power tools for trenching and compaction.
• Manually digs valve boxes and curb boxes, using shovel and digging bar.
• Guides pipe sections, valves and fittings into position and holds pieces steady while worker tightens connections. Taps into pressurized water mains.
• Flares and connects copper and plastic piping. Installs repair clamps on pressurized water mains and service lines.
• Operates valves and fire hydrants.
• Investigates complaints and determines corrective action per company procedure.
• Operates pneumatic and/or hydraulic boring equipment.
• Completes all necessary forms, sketches, field notes and uses maps and records.
• Drives vehicles and/or trucks in performance of general job.
• Obtains and records water meter readings in company’s service area to ensure accurate billing of customers’ accounts within established timeframes.
• Accurately measures pressure and flow at meter to detect leaks.
• Responds to customer inquiries accurately and professionally.
• Performs turn ons and turn offs as necessary. Directs the activities of any personnel assigned.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Knowledge/Skills

• Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of distribution/collection systems.

Experience/Education

• Minimum 1 year in construction, plumbing, and/or building trades.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.
• Ability to obtain a Class E license within two years. 
• DOT Medical card or the ability to obtain. 

Work Environment

• Outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, and other adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform essential functions and meet the physical requirements for the position. 

Competencies