Water & Sewer Worker I

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an entry level class within the Water & Sewer Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Water & Sewer Worker II by the performance of more routine duties. Employees must be able to operate all heavy equipment. Employees at this level receive instructions or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are expected to exercise proper judgement in selecting work methods and in planning details of the work tasks. Experienced employees at this level may perform as a Lead Worker on designated work assignments.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities

Safety

1. Utilize proper safety work practices related to all work performed, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), shoring, confined spaces and other safety related equipment and procedures; direct and control traffic around work sites utilizing proper work zone traffic control per IDOT standards.

Equipment and Operations

2. Ability to operate construction and maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, front end loader, backhoe, skid steer, vactor, sewer jetter, compressors.

3. Ability to operate jack-hammers, concrete saws, sewer rodder, sewer tv equipment; maintain hand tools and assigned equipment; identify equipment needs for each assigned project.

4. Ability to perform snow removal and ice control duties as required.

Customer Service

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

Sewer System Maintenance

6. 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.

Water System Maintenance

7. 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.

8. Ability to exercise, inspect and locate difficulties on valves throughout the water distribution system.

9. Ability to 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.

10. Ability to inspect, diagnose, repair and locate mechanical difficulties on a variety of mechanical equipment including water meters, remote meter reading systems.

Locating and Recordkeeping

11. Ability to locate and mark underground utilities.

12. Accurately measure and record location of new underground facilities (water/sewer lines) and meter cards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Methods and techniques general construction, maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned.

Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.

Ability to:

Perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.

Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.

Perform heavy manual labor.

Work independently in the absence of supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

– Walking or standing for extended periods of time

– Operating assigned equipment.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

– Making observations

– Communicating with others

– Operating assigned equipment and vehicles.

Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience: One year of general construction maintenance experience performing field maintenance work within the area of responsibility. AND

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Class B CDL driver's license, with air brake endorsement within the first six months of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Travel from site to site; some exposure to dust and noise; exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions, caused by the weather; some heavy lifting, standing, climbing; may work at heights.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

As a condition of employment, all Village employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must submit proof of vaccination or a completed exemption form. Those employees who are not fully vaccinated shall be required to participate in the Village’s COVID-19 testing program and wear a mask at all times in the workplace except when actively eating or drinking.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.48 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• general construction maintenance: 1 year (Required)
• general construction: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• class B CDL with air brake endorsement (Preferred)

Work Location: In person