About the Department
Under the supervision of the Utility Superintendent with daily direction from the Construction Crew Foreman and/or Construction Crew Lead, participates in the construction, inspection, maintenance and repair of the water and sewer system assets and associated facilities.
Position Duties
- Make taps in pressurized and non-pressurized water mains and joins pipe using mechanical, push fit joints, and other mechanical fittings.
- Sets fire hydrants and valves.
- Repairs water system components.
- Makes repairs to sewer system segments, installs manholes, mains, house services and other sewer system components.
- Maintain field notes of locations and depths.
- Performs associated rough carpentry and masonry.
- Operates heavy equipment. Operators special equipment including compressor, pneumatic tools, by-pass pumps, portable generators, TV cameras, sewer cleaning and jetting machinery and winches.
- Performs maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the Department of Public Works.
- Will be subject to emergency call-in for weather, operational, or system problems.
- Responds to citizen complaints and after hour service requests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit with Air Brake Endorsement within 90 days of starting the position.
- Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Basic knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair on water or sewer systems, plumbing, or a related field.
- Must have good customer service skills.
- Ability to schedule, plan, organize, train and supervise subordinates in service work and meter reading and customer relations.
- Knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance of equipment assigned.
- Knowledge of IDOL, IDOT and OSHA safety rules and of laws or ordinances relating to this position.
- Functional computer skills including database searches, Word, Excel, etc.
Other Qualifications
Starting rate for this position is $23.89/hour with an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, & life insurance, paid time off, plus an IMRF pension.