Fitter

Description

• Collections of water samples following main repair
• Flushing hydrants after repairs
• Conduct/observe pressure tests on new mains, collect samples from new mains
• Operates tapping equipment.
• Lubricates the treads, trunk flexion and forward reaching.
• Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve.
• Install and replace 2” and larger meters
• Flush hydrants uses a wrench to open/shut the hydrant.
• Working with various software to complete task
• Maintenance, repair and installation of services, meters, mains, valves, and hydrants
• Operation and maintenance of distribution valves
• Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve.
• Occasionally controls traffic which include the following: Places cones and signs in the appropriate places. Frequently maintains hydrants/valves.
• Investigation of pressure complaints
• Work with and around various chemicals associated with water industry

Requirements

• Available to stand Service Watch as may be required
• Frequently repairs/replaces water lines/mains which include the following: Requires constant standing and walking on uneven and slippery surfaces. Uses pry bar to open lid to the valve. Kneels on the asphalt. Heavy grasping of pry bar. Wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion. Uses ladders to climb down into holes. Uses key (30#) to open/close the valve. Holds onto handle at waist heights and turns valve. Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation. May use hand or air tools-wrist deviation, elbow flexion and extension and heavy grasping. May need to use cheater bar. May reach overhead on an occasional basis to get tools while in an excavation. Consistently works in traffic area.
• Drive company vehicle in all weather and light conditions (must have valid Indiana Driver’s license)
• Grasps the tool, wrist deviation and forearm rotation.
• Understand and comply with company procedures as they relate to area of responsibility
• Kneels on the asphalt. Heavy grasping of pry bar, wrist deviation and elbow flexion and extension, trunk and neck flexion.
• Tools used are hand and air tools, pry bar, key (30#), utilize hand held and truck mounted valve turning equipment.
• Read Mobil Maps
• Read maps and drawings
• May need to use a cheater pipe.
• Verbal communications – face to face, telephone, email
• Work is indoors and outdoors. Required to work in all adverse weather conditions, e.g., rain, snow, sleet, heat.
• Holds onto handle at waist height and turns valve. Heavy grasp, wrist deviation and elbow flexion/extension with shoulder flexion and internal/external rotation.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits

• Daily local travel.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance