Job Summary:

Responsible for daily maintenance, cleaning, inspections and repairs of the District's water facilities and related infrastructure, including wells, reservoirs and pump stations. Performs a variety of scheduled duties related to the care, upkeep, and maintenance and/or repair of the District's water facilities as assigned by the Division Supervisor and/or Director. Responsible for assisting staff in promoting the District's mission through the distribution of safe drinking water. Must demonstrate safety leadership by promoting and facilitating the safety of coworkers and the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in the maintenance, inspections and repairs of pumps, piping, valves, generators, or any appurtenances related to the District's water facilities with general guidance.

2. Keeps timely and accurate records of daily inspections, maintenance, and repairs on Cityworks. Reviews, and ensures accuracy of all inspections and work orders created by crew members.

3. Assists in training new staff on procedures for maintenance and repair of water facilities. At times provide proper road set up for traffic control.

4. Evaluates, recommends and communicates repairs, maintenance and concerns related to water facilities with the Division Supervisor and Director.

5. Coordinates with IT Operational Technology Division, Water Repair and Replacement Division, and Administrative groups on water system maintenance, field activities and special repairs. Assists the IT Operational Technology Division with capital improvement completion, start-up, testing, and transfer to normal operations and maintenance.

6. Actively take part in the Operations On-Call program. Must be able to respond after hours, as needed, to help with emergency situations and repairs.

7. Perform duties as assigned.

General Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The requirements of this position provide that the employee work in a safety sensitive manner and should carry out his/her duties as such.

Prior Work Experience: At least two years of job-related experience but willing to train individuals with some hands-on mechanical background.

Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses, Certifications, Etc.:

1. Valid Utah Commercial Driver's License: Class A with Tanker endorsements required, and Hazmat endorsement preferred.
2. Utah Water Distribution Grade IV certification required.
3. Utah Water Treatment Grade IV preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Common dexterity is continuously required.
   1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: talk and hear.
   2. The employee is frequently required to: sit or perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
   3. The employee is occasionally required to: feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with arms or hands, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
   4. The employee must lift weight or exert force as follows:
      1. Regularly: Up to 10 pound
      2. Frequently: Up to 50 pounds
      3. Occasionally: Up to 100 pounds
      4. Rarely: Up to 150 pounds

1. 1. Specific vision abilities include: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less. Ability to adjust eyes to bring an object into sharp focus.
2. Challenging working conditions within water operational facilities. Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Frequent exposure to moderate noise, airborne particles, oils, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, wet or humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, near street traffic or confined spaces.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Overall Effort and Work Location:

1. Provides daily direct service to water systems staff. Provides occasional service to the District customers and employees.
2. Must be able to withstand regular periods of moderate physical or mental activity. Must be flexible to adjust for constantly changing operations.
3. Work is generally performed during normal business hours. Must be able to work a predictable and consistent schedule with occasional after hours work as may be required and determined by the changing circumstances. Must be able to fulfill emergency first response call responding to District emergencies as needed.