Key Accountabilities

• Reading water meters, discontinuing and restoring water service to customers’ premises, removal of and resetting of meters, perform J.U.L.I.E. locates.
• Installation and/or maintenance of water mains, valves, services, meter settings, fire hydrants, and any other duties assigned by foreperson or management.
• Follow all safety rules and safe operating procedures established by the company; keep accurate time and material records for performance purposes.
• Position requires being on call on weekly rotation schedule.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong work ethic, verbal/written communication, time management, safety consciousness, mathematical, map reading, as well as organizational and team membership skills.
• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability/knowledge to start up, operate, shut down, and make operating adjustments to all equipment as well as be capable of using hand tools and learning water utility terms.
• Must be courteous with internal and external contacts.
• Must be available for after-hours work and other emergencies.

Experience/Education

• High school degree (or equivalent) required.
• Experience/Education 0-2 years in water industry.
• Computer and iPad use a plus.
• A valid Illinois non CDL Class C Driver license required with a clean MVR and shall obtain certification(s) as required by the company.
• A Class D Water license preferred, or willingness to obtain within 3 years of hire date.

Competencies