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.
• Directs the activities of any personnel assigned.
• Perform 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.
• Use of technology (e.g. ipad) to complete work orders/training and reviewing email.

Experience/Education

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

Certifications/Licenses

• Driver’s license required with safe driving record.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and regulatory requirements.

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
• Overtime is required – must be willing to take call-out assignments

Competencies