DescriptionAlliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company with an open Utility Worker II position at Neosho Division 42 Sewer. This is semi-skilled, and skilled work involving the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and related equipment. Work is performed under general supervision with the ability to perform tasks independently.Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm with On-Call and Standby time.Essential Functions:
- Assists or performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance and repair work on water/wastewater equipment, systems, vehicles, and tools as needed.
- Cleans and maintains (painting, yard repairs, mowing, trimming, etc.) assigned facilities, including office, shop, grounds, streets, parks or other public works facilities and equipment.
- Investigates and reports on water distribution and wastewater collections concerns and issues.
- Performs locating of water and wastewater facilities.
- Performs service turn-ons and turn-offs as directed.
- Assists in collecting and testing of water and wastewater samples to comply with local, state, and federal regulations; assists in reading meters or replacing meters as directed.
- Monitors inventory of parts and supplies as directed; maintains records and logs as needed; runs errands as needed.
- Communicates with customers concerning the work to be completed.
- Follows safety rules set by the Company and state and federal regulations, including participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment, and assisting with and advising co-workers of possible safety hazards.
- Operates and drives assigned vehicles as needed to provide effective and safe services to clients and customers.
- Reads water meters, records results, and verifies registers to bill customers accurately and in a timely manner by driving and/or walking assigned routes.
- Locates and uncovers meters, as necessary.
- Performs related duties as needed or assigned.
- Inspects meters and connections for any defects, irregularities, malfunctions, tampering and/or unauthorized connections. Reports meter defects, hazards, or related findings to proper authority by generating required work orders.
- Resolves and refers any public inquiries and complaints, as necessary.
- Maintains meter inventory and determines disposition of meters.
Requirements
- Wastewater certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
- Commercial driver license (CDL) Class B w/air brakes, tanker
- Mechanical ability
- Experience with zero-turn mowers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to water and wastewater operations.
- Ability to use and maintain tools, equipment and computers associated with water and wastewater operations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, clients, vendors, and the general public.
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, job orders, etc.; complete forms and write notices.
- Ability on a daily basis to:
- Perform heavy labor, including walking long distances, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and digging.
- Comfortable to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate safety equipment.
- Ability to manipulate, lift, carry, maneuver, and control small objects and equipment up to 100 lbs.
- Visually assess construction, maintenance, and repair needs
- Ability to climb and work from ladders and stairs.
- Perform outside work in extreme weather conditions and be comfortable with exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and/or potentially hazardous chemicals.