Maintain, repair, and add to the water distribution and transmission system pipes, valves, hydrants, laterals, and various other appurtenances. Operate a backhoe or other equipment to excavate damaged water and sewer lines. Perform water main shutdowns, repair tapping and valve installation, and restore excavated landscaped areas to prior existing conditions.
Requirements
- Maintains, repairs, replaces and adds to the water distribution and transmission system pipes, valves, hydrants, laterals and various other appurtenances.
- Changes out meters and performs routine valve and hydrant maintenance.
- Operates a backhoe or other equipment to excavate damaged water and sewer lines if required.
- Performs water main shutdowns and notifies affected customers when water outages are necessary to perform system work.
- Performs water line repair tapping and valve installation; tests water lines and refills trenches; repairs streets and sidewalks damaged during excavation.
- Restores excavated landscaped areas to prior existing conditions.
- Observes and monitors data to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.
- Complies with all OSHA safety standards including Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Shoring, and Traffic Barricade set up.
- Communicates with citizens, contractors, and staff members in a professional and cordial manner.
- Responds to public inquiries and investigates public complaints associated with the water Distribution system.
- Performs routine tasks with hand tools, (shovels, rakes, wrenches, trowels, etc.).
- Performs light maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Works on emergency repairs and service calls, on call, rotating schedule includes weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Using and maintaining tools and equipment to perform maintenance and repair work.
- Determine processing requirements; sample the influent and effluent at various stages of processing and identify problems and ensure proper and efficient operation of the treatment plant.
- Making routine operating adjustments and repairs to equipment.
- Following safe work practices, and verbal and written instructions.
- Inspecting and monitoring machinery and equipment to verify compliance with prescribed operating conditions and safety standards.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Trustworthy; strong personal integrity.
- Demonstrates strong level of accountability and ownership.
- Collaborative/Team oriented.
- Exhibits professionalism with internal and external customers.
- Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- High degree of initiative; self-starter.
Benefits
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
- 20 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 13 paid holidays
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
