Shift/Hours
Must be available to work the follow schedule.
- Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4 PM.
- Potential for overtime.
- Possibility to be on-call.
Primary Role
Responsible for installing and repairing of service lines, water mains and hydrants.
Key Accountabilities
Frequently repairs/replaces water lines/mains which include the following:
Requires constant standing and walking on uneven and slippery surfaces.
Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve. Kneels on the asphalt. Heavy grasping of pry bar. Wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion. Uses ladders to climb down into holes. Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve. Holds onto handle at waist heights and turns valve. Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation. May use hand or air tools-wrist deviation, elbow flexion and extension and heavy grasping. May need to use cheater bar. May reach overhead on an occasional basis to get tools while in an excavation. Consistently works in traffic area.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Locating
- Flushing hydrants after repairs
- Operation and maintenance of distribution valves
- Investigation of pressure complaints
- No water calls
- Working with various software to complete task
- Conduct/observe pressure tests on new mains, collect samples from new mains
- Maintenance, repair and installation of services, meters, mains, valves, and hydrants
- Drive company vehicle in all weather and light conditions (must have valid Indiana Driver’s license)
- Understand and comply with company procedures as they relate to area of responsibility
- Work with and around various chemicals associated with water industry
- Read maps and drawings
- Read Mobil Maps
- Verbal communications – face to face, telephone, email
- Install and replace 2” and larger meters
- Collections of water samples following main repair
- Available to stand Service Watch as may be required
- Other duties as assigned
Lift/carry 100#. Flush hydrants uses a wrench to open/shut the hydrant. Grasps the tool, wrist deviation and forearm rotation. May need to use a cheater pipe. Lubricates the treads, trunk flexion and forward reaching. Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve. Holds onto handle at waist height and turns valve. Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation.
Operates tapping equipment. Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve. Kneels on the asphalt. Heavy grasping of pry bar, wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion. Tools used are hand and air tools, pry bar, key (30#), utilize hand held and truck mounted valve turning equipment.
Occasionally controls traffic which include the following:
Places cones and signs in the appropriate places.
Experience/Education
- High School Diploma or GED.
Work Environment
- Work is indoors and outdoors.
- Required to work in all adverse weather conditions,e.g., rain, snow, sleet, heat.
- Daily local travel.
Travel Requirements
- Daily local travel.
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Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.