Underground Water Repair I/II
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Underground Water Repair I/II
The South Tahoe Public Utility District is seeking a UR Water Repair I or II to perform a variety of construction maintenance and repair work on the water distribution system. Requires HS Graduate, and one year exp in water distribution system maintenance, construction, repair and/or general maintenance work. Experience operating heavy equipment a plus.
Salary $3707-$5846 per month (Depending on qualifications).
Essential Functions:
- Maintains, repairs, and/or replaces water lines and related water system components including: existing water services and service valves, fire hydrants, water valve boxes and covers, old valves up to 30" and above, water meters, and related components.
- Installs new water mains up to 8", mainline valves up to 30" and above, new water services and service valves, fire hydrants, water meters, and all components of a new water system including laying and joining pipe, and installation of water blow offs.
- Installs and replaces water meters and boxes.
- Chlorinates new lines and performs disinfection procedures as required. Tests and flushes new system to meet state requirements.
- Breaks out, removes and repairs street pavement.
- Operates and services water related equipment such as hot tapper, line stopping equipment, line freezing equipment, and threading and cutting equipment.
- Operates trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, excavators, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, trucks with pup or backhoe trailers, and related equipment.
- Operates air compressors and associated tools, such as jackhammers, and impact wrenches. Operates wackers, pavement saw, pipe cut-off saw, pipebursting and mole tunneling tool.
- Implements and maintains a valve exercising program as required by the State of California Department of Health Services.
- Responds to calls for assistance, when available, and accepts standby duty, as needed.
- Adheres to and enforces stated safety policies and procedures.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.