Water Line Repairman I
Operates equipment and becomes familiar with Division procedures dealing with the construction, maintenance, and operation of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
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Learns how to use light equipment
such as hand tools and pneumatic tools necessary for the construction and repair of water distribution and wastewater
collection systems.
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Follows all safety rules,
regulations, and policies
established within the City and the Water
Services Division.
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Keeps the appearance of the shop and grounds
in an orderly manner by general housekeeping.
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Helps maintain
vehicles by cleaning, servicing and housekeeping
· May be required to work weekends or holidays.
Education and Experience:
· High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of related experience
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities:
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Ability to maintain a pleasant working relationship with fellow employees
and the general public.
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Ability to become familiar with Division and City rules and regulations.
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Skill in operating listed
tools and equipment.
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Knowledge pertaining to the application of basic
First Aid including CPR.
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Ability to follow oral and written
instructions.
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Ability to communicate
in both oral and written English.
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Must possess good hearing and sight (aided or unaided).
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Ability to operate backhoe, preferred.
Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:
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Ability to obtain
New Mexico Water I and Wastewater I certification within 18 months of hire.
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Must successfully pass the pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test, and the post offer employment medical examination.
EQUIPMENT,
TOOLS AND MATERIALS:
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Equipment and
tools typically used: Division
vehicles, portable or mobile radio, various hand tools and when needed, appropriate personal
protective equipment.
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Materials and products handled:
All materials dealing
with the construction and maintenance of
electric distribution lines or equipment; all chemicals dealing with the maintenance of Division vehicles and the
general housekeeping of Division buildings and
grounds; including aerosol insecticides.
This list is general not all inclusive.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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All essential
duties are performed
outdoors with exposure
to natural weather
conditions with extremes in temperatures.
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Works closely
with other employees.
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Exposure to various fumes, odors, mists or dusts.
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Exposure to moderate noise levels.
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Job hazards or potential job hazards
include cuts, bruises, animal or insect bites or strings, sprains, strains, broken bones, exposure to electrical shock and
operation of Division vehicles or equipment, falling objects.
· Essential duties are normally performed during weekdays, although emergencies may require working all hours of the day or night, including weekends and holidays.
The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions when notified of said disability.
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Duties involve
walking or standing for long periods
of time on even, uneven, hard, soft, wet or dry surfaces
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Duties involve
climbing, crawling, sitting, crouching, kneeling, twisting, bending; ability to assume
prone positions, to rotate and to
balance.
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Duties require
use of hands to finger, handle,
feel or operate objects, tools
or controls, grasp,
manipulate, reach with hands and arms, overall and finger dexterity
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Duties require ability to talk and hear
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, bilateral coordination, and eye and hand coordination.
Pay commensurate with
qualifications and experience, plus benefits
Application and Job
Description are available from Human Resources Office, 505 Sims St., T or C.,
NM 87901, tel. #575-740-7554; fax #575-894-0363 or on the City’s website at: www.torcnm.org
Applications and resumes will be accepted until filled. Equal
Opportunity Employer