Job Title: Water Maintenance Worker I (could be filled as a level II DOE and valid Water Operator 4 Certification)

Department: Public Works

Reports To: Water Maintenance Superintendent

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Starting Wage: $13.54-$16.64 DOE (Level II $14.93-$18.12 DOE)

Close Date: May 9, 2019

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6:00AM-4:30PM or Tuesday-Friday, 6:00AM-4:30PM

Position Summary:

Perform a variety of duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of culinary, secondary water systems. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Monitor pressure stations and telemeter equipment; Perform installation or repair of water service connections; Repair or replace fire hydrants and plugged water meters; Repair water mains; Tear out and repair street when locating and uncovering broken lines; Assist in placement of pipe; Flag on-coming vehicles to protect the public and workers; Be on-call periodically throughout the year; Assist in snow removal; Assist in storm drain, land drain, and sewer systems; Respond to emergencies as needed, even on weekends, holidays and after-hours; Maintain a productive working environment which includes, but not limited to, a spirit of cooperation with co-workers, peers, and the public; Perform additional duties as assigned by Water Superintendent and/or Public Works Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Safety procedures; Machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Skilled in: Handling multiple projects with interruptions; Prioritizing and organizing workload to meet deadlines; Watching indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to receive and follow verbal and written instructions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to lift 25-50 pounds. The employee is also required to be able to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.

Work Environment:

The noise level of the maintenance equipment is generally loud noise or very loud noise.

Work is performed primarily in outdoor settings and in all weather conditions. Employee is exposed to hazards associated with water pipe and sewage maintenance including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents, and oils.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED,
• Valid Class "D" Driver's License
• Must live within 17 road miles of City Hall in order to respond quickly while on call or in emergency situations.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at www.syracuseut.gov. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Syracuse City Hall Administration building located at 1979 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT 84075 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Applicants needing further information regarding the position or needing assistance due to a disability should contact Shauna Greer, at sgreer@syracuseut.com.