Water/ Wastewater Utility Worker

Company: Jacobs Engineering/ Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District
Website/URL: http://
Date Posted: October 8, 2019
Job Description:

 The Utility Worker performs a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems, and wastewater collection and treatment systems on an assigned shift

Performs routine servicing and corrective maintenance of water/wastewater systems

Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, pumps, tools, and other stationary and portable equipment

Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; performs minor maintenance and lubrication of machinery such as changing oil and greasing equipment

Maintains grounds and buildings: cuts grass, weeds, and brush; trims trees and bushes; rakes grass, leaves and trash; seeds and cares for lawns and ornamental plantings

Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment and tools required to load, unload, haul, and spread sand, gravel, dirt and digs and refills ditches and trenches

Carries or holds materials, supplies, and tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel

Maintains records to accurately reflect pump hours, gallons pumping rate, gallons of chemical applied, kilowatt hours and facility appearance

Installs water meters

Reads and records water meter readings

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Possess a valid driver’s license

Basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, farm machinery, pumps and equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems

Familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, structures, and buildings

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $14.00 to $15.00 /hour

Experience:

  • The operation and maintenance of vehicles: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Water and wastewater systems: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Hand and power tools: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Full Time Opportunity:

  • Yes

Work Location:

  • Eldorado, NM

Typical start time:

  • 8AM

Typical end time:

  • 5PM

Applications: