Water and Sewer Technician

Position Purpose: Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, repair, cleaning and maintenance of Village Water and Sewer systems, metering equipment, traffic control devices and all related facilities. Employees in this class are subject to 24-hour call outs.

Essential Functions (list in order of importance including measures)

· Operate construction and maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, front end loader, backhoe, skid steer, vactor, sewer jetter, compressors.

· Operate jackhammers, concrete saws, sewer rodder, sewer tv equipment; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; identify equipment needs for each assigned

project.

· Perform snow removal and ice control duties as required.

· Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

· Work as part of a sewer maintenance crew; inspect and clear obstructions from storm drains, sewer lines; make sewer line connections; flush and televise sewers.

· Perform the installation and maintenance of pipe laying and pipeline repairs, repair of water mains, water services, fire hydrants and valves; flush main water line and hydrants as necessary.

· Inspect and locate difficulties on valves throughout the water distribution system.

· Make service connections; tap main lines and boring for service installation; replace customer service lines in accordance with State Plumbing Codes, Illinois EPA Regulations and the Standard Specifications for Water &Sewer Construction in Illinois.

· Inspect, diagnose, repair and locate mechanical difficulties on a variety of mechanical equipment including water meters, remote meter reading systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.19 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 457(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Maywood, IL 60153: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person