Watermain and Service Repair Worker
Ohio, Inc., Toledo, OH, United States
Watermain And Service Repair Worker
Position Summary:
The Watermain and Service Repair Worker will perform work of moderate difficulty in performing a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks involved in the repair and construction of watermain and service connections and the installation of services of various sizes.
Essential Job Functions:
Breaks up pavement with air hammer
Digs and backfills ditches and excavations
Loads and unloads equipment of materials
Assists in lowering pipes and fittings into trenches and makes connection by bolting and caulking
Bores horizontal holes under streets and sidewalks for the placement of service connections
Assists in operating tapping machine to bore holes into watermain and completes service connections
Helps in making service line connections and in repairing various types of pipe
Measures, cuts, bends, straightens, flares, and attaches fittings on copper piping
Installs sleeves and compression fittings
Assists in coupling lead service pipes in the repair of lead service lines
Replaces and/or makes repair to leaking water hydrants, valves, and services
Tunnels under surface structure for the repair or replacement of watermains or connections
Operates air compressor, jack jammer, air tamper, pneumatic piercing tool, pumps, and related tools
Cleans up area where maintenance work has been performed
Patches holes in streets and places barricades and safety equipment around construction area
Cribs or reinforces holes or trenches as required
Drives truck in connection with work performed
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of common tools, parts, methods, and procedures used for making service pipe connections and repairs to water lines and appurtenances to the water distribution system
General construction and excavation work over four feet in depth
Hazard and safety precautions of the work
Performing manual work under a variety of adverse weather and work conditions
Working in restricted or confined work areas
Understanding and carrying out work orders
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
Using hand and power tools
Lift objects weighing up to approximately ninety pounds
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and work in confined spaces
Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients
Multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Required Experience, Education, and Certifications:
Ability to read at the eighth grade level
One year of manual labor work experience which includes the use of hand and pneumatic tools
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Class B Commercial Driver's License without restriction as to the operation of vehicles with air brakes
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will occasionally stand and sit. The employee will frequently walk. The employee will occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, drag and/or move up to 100 pounds. Frequently stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position.
Work Environment:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This employee will frequently work in conditions where fume and dust are present. This employee will be constantly exposed to odors, gases and poor ventilation.
Position Summary:
The Watermain and Service Repair Worker will perform work of moderate difficulty in performing a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks involved in the repair and construction of watermain and service connections and the installation of services of various sizes.
Essential Job Functions:
Breaks up pavement with air hammer
Digs and backfills ditches and excavations
Loads and unloads equipment of materials
Assists in lowering pipes and fittings into trenches and makes connection by bolting and caulking
Bores horizontal holes under streets and sidewalks for the placement of service connections
Assists in operating tapping machine to bore holes into watermain and completes service connections
Helps in making service line connections and in repairing various types of pipe
Measures, cuts, bends, straightens, flares, and attaches fittings on copper piping
Installs sleeves and compression fittings
Assists in coupling lead service pipes in the repair of lead service lines
Replaces and/or makes repair to leaking water hydrants, valves, and services
Tunnels under surface structure for the repair or replacement of watermains or connections
Operates air compressor, jack jammer, air tamper, pneumatic piercing tool, pumps, and related tools
Cleans up area where maintenance work has been performed
Patches holes in streets and places barricades and safety equipment around construction area
Cribs or reinforces holes or trenches as required
Drives truck in connection with work performed
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of common tools, parts, methods, and procedures used for making service pipe connections and repairs to water lines and appurtenances to the water distribution system
General construction and excavation work over four feet in depth
Hazard and safety precautions of the work
Performing manual work under a variety of adverse weather and work conditions
Working in restricted or confined work areas
Understanding and carrying out work orders
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others
Using hand and power tools
Lift objects weighing up to approximately ninety pounds
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and work in confined spaces
Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients
Multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Required Experience, Education, and Certifications:
Ability to read at the eighth grade level
One year of manual labor work experience which includes the use of hand and pneumatic tools
Must possess a valid State of Ohio Class B Commercial Driver's License without restriction as to the operation of vehicles with air brakes
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will occasionally stand and sit. The employee will frequently walk. The employee will occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, drag and/or move up to 100 pounds. Frequently stooping, kneeling, twisting, and crouching may occur with this position.
Work Environment:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This employee will frequently work in conditions where fume and dust are present. This employee will be constantly exposed to odors, gases and poor ventilation.