(MWDI)-Distribution Maintenance Worker

Job Information

Job Title: Distribution Maintenance Worker

Department: Distribution

Reporting Relationship: Superintendent or Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: D

General Responsibilities: Assist Leak Crews, Dump Truck Crews, Field Crews, Valve Crews and Construction Crews in the repair, installation and maintenance of water main in the Distribution System. Also responsible for maintenance of right-a-ways of potable and raw water mains.Essential Job Functions:

Assist in locating and installing water mains, valves, fire hydrants, service, loops, and etc and repairing leaks within the Distribution System Perform manual excavations and tamping of backfill after excavations

Assist in maneuvering heavy objects such as pipe, fittings and valves Apply coating materials to pipelines

Assist in measuring and cutting pipe for repairs

Pours and drives lead in pipe joints

Responsible for replacing paving and concrete, repair sleeves and split sleeves

Operate equipment that relates to appurtenances and construction for the repair of water mains and its appurtenances

Operate mowing equipment such as riding mower, string trimmers and push mowers for the maintenance of transmission water mains and right-of-ways

Install clamps on breaks, replace service lines, shut-off valves for repairs

Install service taps with tapping machines for fire hydrants, domestic and fire services

Maintain traffic control in work area with use of flags to ensure a safe working environment

Maintain traffic control in work area with use of flags to ensure a safe working environment

Replace and install meter boxes as needed

May be required to work an on-call schedule outside of normal schedule on a rotating basis as directed

Replace and install meter boxes as needed

May be required to use the jackhammer

Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions Con't Essential Job Functions Con't Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications Valid Driver's License requiredValid Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred - or the employee must obtain a CDL within 18 months of employment. Experience:

One year of manual labor experience required. Construction experience preferred.

Supervision: NonePhysical Demands:

Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time

Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction

Finger dexterity required in manipulating objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard

Communication skills using the spoken word

Ability to see within normal parameters

Ability to hear within normal parameters

Ability to move about

Working Environment:

Loud noise; outdoors exposed to extreme hot/cold and/or wet weather conditions.