CITY OF WOODSTOCK - Water and Sewer Maintenance Technician

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Water and Sewer Maintenance Technician

CITY OF WOODSTOCK

12453 Hwy 92, Woodstock, GA 30188

Job Type

Full Time

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Job Description

The City of Woodstock, Georgia is seeking a Water and Sewer Maintenance Technician. This full-time position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work; operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water and sewer systems.

Job Responsibilities:

Determines the locations of drainage structures from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.

Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
Contacts residents and business owners in area where services will be discontinued and explains when services will be shut off and how soon it will be turned back on.
Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water mains, pipes, gates, and fittings on repair of services and installation of services, and fire hydrants.
Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying, and backfilling.
Reads meters; repairs leaks; replaces meters; and sets meters.
Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water, sewer and street department.
Assures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
Services water supply, sewer lift and other pumps.
Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
Maintains a variety of records relating to inspection, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, etc.
Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation; and explains findings to supervisor.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair of water and sewer systems is preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skill in operating related tools and equipment.
Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Work Environment:

Work is frequently performed outdoors under various weather conditions: frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; normally near moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment; occasionally in high, precarious places; occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations; frequently works in confined spaces; and occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Requires working after hours; on weekends; and in the event of an emergency.

The City of Woodstock provides a competitive benefits and compensation package to eligible employees including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and employer-paid long-term disability as well as life insurance; an employer-paid pension plan and 457 tax deferred savings plan w/employer match; and discounted gym membership.

Starting Base Pay Rate: $20.60 per hour and based on experience and qualifications.

All interested applicants must submit a completed online application. For more information go to www.woodstockga.gov/jobs.

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