Water/Wastewater Maintenance Laborer I

WATER/WASTEWATER LABORER I

City of Williams Position Description (Grade: 4)

Summary of Position

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in maintaining and servicing water collection, distribution systems, and wastewater operations. Supports the Water/Wastewater Department in producing water cost-effectively that meets all Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.

Organizational Relationships

1.    Reports to:    Water/Wastewater Superintendent

2.    Directs:             This is not a supervisory position.

3.     Other:               Works with other employees and the general public.

Essential Duties

·    Specializes in maintenance duties, such as construction tasks, equipment repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of the municipal water system, including Water plants, Wastewater plants, wells, watersheds, booster stations, tanks, and reservoirs.

• Physical exertion is performed under adverse weather conditions at high altitudes and exposure to dangerous toxic chemicals and materials, such as chlorine, caustic soda, aluminum sulfate, and lime.
• Studies maintenance manuals and applies repair strategies.
• Monitors and calibrates various instruments and equipment used in water treatment, including turbidimeters, chlorinators, residual chlorine analyzers, pH probes, etc.
• Awareness of the impact of decisions as they relate to regulatory compliance.
• Assures that Service Orders are completed promptly.
• May read and service and replace water meters.
• Available for emergency work; evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of covering shifts for other employees as needed.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Performs other related duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety rules and precautions of Wastewater and Water treatment and production.
• Some knowledge of laboratory procedures related to sampling and testing potable water.
• Aptitude for understanding equipment operation, fluid movement, mechanical functions, and electrical theory.
• Mechanical aptitude and skill in the use of tools
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions at high altitudes.
• Ability to perform work requiring sustained climbing, standing, lifting, bending, kneeling, sitting, and walking.

·    Ability to handle and work around dangerous chemicals.

General Information

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.