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.

Key Accountabilities Cont'd

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

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Environment/Schedule

• Work is indoors and outdoors. Required to work in all adverse weather conditions, e.g., rain, snow, sleet, heat. 
• Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm
• On call every six weeks

Travel Requirements

• Daily local travel
• Must have a valid state driver's license

Competencies