Exempt
No
Work Schedule
Full Time
Division
Operations
Location
Distribution Center
Position Reports To
Distribution Superintendent
Position Summary
SUMMARY: Performs functions for the operation of the Distribution System. Works alone or directs laborers as required.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Valve keys, curb keys, wrenches, gauges, meters, motor vehicles, picks, shovels, aqua-phone, curb box locators, M-Scope, tap machines, push machines, miscellaneous hand tools, etc.
MATERIALS: Cast iron and copper pipe, brass and cast-iron fittings, valves, hydrants, water, lubricants, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- In the event of a main break sees that the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent is called.
- Makes valve and hydrant inspections.
- Paints hydrants.
- Makes turn offs, turn-ons and locates as necessary.
- Fills out forms and writes up orders.
- Places or removes barricades, plates, signs and lights as directed.
- Installs and removes meters as directed.
- As directed, works closely with municipal and state road crews during paving and repaving operations to ensure valve boxes and pits are raised to proper grade.
- Subject to call outs for emergencies as required.
- Works Saturday on a rotating basis as Utilityman as scheduled.
- Call out and overtime work is mandatory at times and the sign-up sheets must be signed as required for this purpose.
- Any other duties that would be assigned, such as, but not limited to, cleaning floors, light truck maintenance and cleaning, etc.
Physical Demands
This is a physically demanding position requiring frequent lifting, bending, and walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
This is a Collective Bargaining Unit position
Yes