WATER/SEWER UTILITY WORKER

Description

• Demonstrate the skills needed to troubleshoot, quickly diagnose a situation, and choose the appropriate action needed to mitigate the situation
• Assist with the preparation and restoration of landscape, property, and other areas to preconstruction conditions that are disrupted as a result of repair work;
• Clear debris from manholes, water and sewer lines, sewer stream crossings, easements, valve boxes, etc.
• Inspect and evaluate condition of systems; diagnoses leaks, blockages or other problems;
• Perform related activities: saw cuts driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and roads during repair;
• Install, maintain, repair, and replace water meters, water and/or sewer lines and related appurtenances
• Excavate around water and sewer infrastructure;
• Install appropriate repair fittings;
• Flag and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project or work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears personal protective equipment.
• Perform confined space entries into permit required confined spaces as needed;
• Locates manholes, service connections, valves and other utilities
• Assist with the installation/repair of new sewer taps and/or water service lines
• Gather tools and equipment needed to complete work activities; picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies;
• Adhere to established safety procedures: monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees, other individuals, equipment, and property;

Requirements

• 1 year of related work experience
• Must be able to perform physical labor as well as move or carry related objects or materials
• Must be detail oriented and can follow safety procedures close and maintain accurate records of the work performed
• Travel between CERM office and various project sites as required
• Possess the aptitude to work with other and take instruction
• The ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
• High school diploma/General Equivalency Diploma(GED)
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications within six months of hire: Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Excavation, and Flagger.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of job related machines
• Available for 24-hour on call services during a work shift as needed
• The ability to communicate orally.
• Must be able to stand and perform strenuous tasks for hours at a time as well as meet physical demand requirements that are at levels of those for active work

Benefits

• 100% field environment

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance