Listing Summary

Water Distribution General Laborer

Job Description

DEFINITION:

This position, under supervision, performs semi-skilled to skilled duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of water mains and related devices and equipment.  Position also performs other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, construction and installation of water systems, including pipe lines, valves, fire hydrants, pumps, meters, back flow devices and services;
• Repair service leaks; 
• Flushes and disinfects water lines and springs;
• Locates water lines with instruments or from prints;
• Read water and pump meters; check pumps, chlorinators, springs and reservoirs; 
• Records/surveys water valves locations and exercises valves;
• Operate a variety of power tools and equipment;
• Change chlorine cylinders;
• Test backflow devices and water mains;
• Keep labor, material and maintenance records and provide to accounting department;
• Operate company vehicles; 
• Perform standby duty; responds and resolves customer complaints; and 
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable safety and State of Georgia and federal health codes related to drinking water;
• Basic water hydraulics;
• Simple record keeping;
• Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in water works, maintenance and construction;
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures in chlorine, traffic and water distribution practices.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

•  Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds; and to repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing more than 100 pounds with assistance.
• Able to obtain Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire date.
• Able to obtain Distribution State License within 1 year of hire date.
• Ability to drive and operate the department’s assigned vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be available to respond to service needs or maintenance problems during evenings and on weekends.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.
• Must have knowledge of and/or ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Must be semi-skilled in mechanics.
• Must have legal authorization to work within the United States of America.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and to effectively communicate with the public.