SUMMARY:

Performs under the supervision of the Supervisor, and the Water Distribution Superintendent. This is a non-skilled position involving the Labor area and non-technical portions of maintenance and operation of the water system. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains landscape.

• Performs maintenance work.

• May assist with meter and service work.

• Is involved in all aspects of line construction and installation.

• May be required to perform flagman duties.

• May be required to work in confined meter pits.

• Assists with water line repairs and services calls.

• Performs other duties as required.

MIMIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Posses and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License with a good driving record.  Must be insurable by the City’s insurance carrier.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to perform heavy manual work.

• Ability to follow orders and instructions.                           

• Ability to operate light equipment.

• Knowledge of safety rules related to construction and utility.

• Considerable knowledge of functions, operating methods and maintenance of light and medium size equipment.

• Knowledge of tools and types of equipment used in public works and water utility operations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires excellent physical condition and dexterity. Job may require lifting heavy objects, bending, walking, twisting, climbing ladders, stairs, kneeling, reaching to high areas, standing for long periods of time, standing in water, working in confined spaces. May be required to work in inclement weather.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Required to perform “On-Call” duties on weekends, holidays, and anytime outside the normal working hours. Because of the need to be able to contact employees in emergency situations, employees having this job title must either have a telephone or ready access to a telephone at their residence. When contacted, the employee is expected to report to work unless there are special non-reoccurring circumstances.

PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:        

NOTE:  This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.