Maintenance Worker (Gas and Water)

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING. ONLY CURRENT CITY OF HAMILTON EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IUOE, LOCAL 20 MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE REJECTED.

This is semi-skilled manual work involving the use of hand tools, power tools, and various types of motorized equipment in the repair and maintenance of Gas and Water Facilities.

Employees are responsible for performing vigorous manual labor under all weather conditions.

Work is normally performed under the supervision of a crew leader who issues verbal instructions, provides instruction in difficult tasks, and checks work frequently, the direct supervisor for this position is Gas and Water Supervisor.

• Assists in maintaining the Gas and Water Distribution System.
• Responds to emergency calls or complaints.
• Operates various types of trucks, equipment, and a variety of hand tools in gas and water assignments.
• Assists in installing gas and water mains, making taps, installing services, curb valves, curb boxes and cutting and threading gas pipes.
• Prepares work site; may use jackhammer or concrete saw to cut pavement; may dig an excavation manually or after backhoe has done preliminary digging.
• Performs related work as required.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled tasks without close supervision
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions
• Ability to follow oral instructions
• Knowledge of vehicular equipment and safety.
• Ability to get along well with fellow employees and the public.
• Skill in the use of various hand tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) Months experience as a laborer or in construction
• Ability to obtain or currently possess a Valid Class B, or Higher, Commercial Driver's License (CDL).