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Home My WebLink AboutMWII - Water DistributionUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker II – Water Distribu�on Department: Public Works Division: Water Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Water / Water Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 7 Job Number: 0707 Job Summary Under general direc�on, installs, maintains, and repairs the City’s water distribu�on system. Operates heavy equipment to perform general and emergency construc�on, maintenance and repair of water mains and related facili�es. Performs loca�on of underground water and fiber u�li�es, water taps and related water customer service work. Inves�gates customer service complaints. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Installs, repairs, and maintains water mains, lines, hydrants, and valves of the water distribu�on system, conducts hydrant flushing and flow tes�ng. • Mentors personnel on proper equipment opera�on and water distribu�on procedures, policies and materials. • Ensures that water is safe and clean for the community through proper opera�on and maintenance of the distribu�on system. • Performs emergency du�es related to water main breaks, responds to a�er-hour emergency calls, performs on-call du�es. • Serves as crew leader for on-call projects as well as for selected job assignments. • Operates backhoe, cement breaker, dump trucks and bore machine, uses specialized equipment to find valves and leak loca�ons. • Operates heavy digging and construc�on equipment and various hand tools, provides taps for City projects and contractors. • Measures valves and hydrants, prepares writen records. • Performs basic mathema�cal calcula�ons, calculates measurements for construc�on and pipe loca�on. • Reads and comprehends route maps and work instruc�ons. • Prepares writen work records. • No�fies public of construc�on projects and answers ques�ons. • U�lizes so�ware applica�ons such as mapping, database, spreadsheets and word processing to log ac�vi�es and prepare reports. • Works with contractors to ensure proper/approved materials usage and installa�on. Updated: March 2024 • Collects water samples and conducts pressure tests and flushes. • Locates water mains and services. • Conducts assessment of inventory annually for budget development. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution, or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in heavy labor and construction for water system installation and repair or equivalent. • State of Iowa DNR Grade I Water Distribu�on Cer�ficate required within one year of hire. State of Iowa DNR Grade II Water Distribu�on Cer�ficate required within three years of hire. Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the posi�on. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience, or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situa�ons. • Ability to measure valves and hydrants and prepare writen records. • Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons and calculate measurements for construc�on and pipe loca�on. • Ability to prepare writen work records and reports. • Ability to read and comprehend route maps, work instruc�ons, safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on. • Knowledge of basic plumbing procedures and installing and maintaining water distribu�on systems. • Knowledge of City street loca�ons and water systems. • Skill in the opera�on of heavy digging and construc�on equipment and various hand tools. Updated: March 2024 • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook) and cartograph/map updates. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) Updated: March 2024 I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________