Water Maintenance Trainee

Position Summary The Water Maintenance Trainee is trained in the classroom, on-the-job and while assisting other Water Distribution personnel. The Water Maintenance Trainee must successfully complete all required classroom and field training, written and proficiency testing occurring during or prior to the end of a twenty-four (24) month training period to become eligible for consideration for advancement to the position of Water Maintenance Worker.

Education
•Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing
•Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire and
•Required - CDL - Group A - Commercial Drivers License Maintain valid license while holding position within 60 Days
•Required - Hearing (audiogram) testing. Upon Hire
•Required - Certified to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in order to comply with confined entry procedures and/or chemical exposure. Certification requires completing a Medical Questionnaire, passing a Pulmonary Function Test, Fit Test and compliance with the guidelines of the District’s Respiratory Protection Program. within 60 Days
•Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Operator Qualification (OQ) Rule, thus must acquire and maintain qualifications for all covered tasks assigned to this position under the District’s Operator Qualification Plan. Upon Hire
•Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire
•Required - Pre-employment and/or post-offer physical demands screening Upon Hire
•Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.
•Experience with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices, to include familiarity, with but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise-wide software (e.g. SAP and GIS). (Entry proficiency)
•Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.
•Mechanical ability and have experience with hand tools and power tools preferred (Entry proficiency)

Essential Functions
•Install and repair water valves, hydrants, air reliefs, vaults and main breaks.
•Operate valves and hydrants, break pavement with pneumatic paving breaker, excavate worksites, climb ladders, dig dirt by hand, remove manhole lids, flush hydrants, cut pipe, assemble fittings and transport materials and equipment to and from the worksite.
•Frequently enter vaults, trenches, and other difficult to access locations in order to perform work.
•Prepares and joins pipes and fittings to ensure proper fit and function.
•Backfill, tamp and restore excavations to proper compaction and to original condition.
•Direct traffic with the use of flag(s) to safely divert traffic away from work area(s).
•Operate a variety of District equipment and vehicles, to include trucks with manual transmissions.
•Perform the physical requirements of position.
•Assist crew members as directed to ensure work performed is completed effectively and in accordance with established procedures and standards.
•Maintain/clean equipment and tools to keep in good working order.

Required for All Jobs
•Perform a variety of other duties as assigned
•Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures
 

Physical and Environmental Requirements
•Field: Work inside and outside in all weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time.

*Please see Success Factors for a full list of physical demands
*Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation