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Home My WebLink AboutSenior MW - Water DistributionUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Senior Maintenance Worker – Water Distribu�on Department: Public Works Division: Water Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Water / Water Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 14 Job Number: 1408 Job Summary Under general direc�on, coordinates and par�cipates in the maintenance, construc�on and repair of water mains, hydrants, valves, and fi�ngs. Designs and draws completed plans for water main construc�on. 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. • Plans, organizes, coordinates, and par�cipates in the maintenance, construc�on and repair of water mains, hydrants, valves, and fi�ngs. • Monitors comple�on of job assignments to ensure compliance with standards and instruc�ons and revises instruc�ons and �me frames as necessary, assists the Water Superintendent in monitoring opera�ons and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws rules and regula�ons. • Responds to complaints from the general public regarding water main breaks and water main construc�on. • Assists with project design and draws completed plans for water main construc�on, reviews and makes changes on plans for new subdivisions, meets with City Engineers, contractors, public, other department directors, and outside engineers on designs for water main renewal areas, inspects new projects and prepares final informa�on for two- year bond. • Oversees and schedules work of crews, contractors, and inspectors to complete water main construc�on projects, organizes pre-conferences for projects along with neighborhood mee�ngs. establishes job priori�es and �me frames for assigned distribu�on staff, provides supervision and direc�on to the inspectors or capital improvement projects and private developments. • Contacts technical representa�ves, equipment vendors and suppliers, solicits bids and purchases materials and equipment as needed. • Assists Water Superintendent by consul�ng with other division group leaders, evaluates water distribu�on system performance. • U�lizes digital equipment and so�ware to track and implement asset management of distribu�on system infrastructure through standard opera�ng procedures. Updated: March 2024 • Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, end loader, skid loader, boring machine, tap machine, heavy trucks, and electric welder, uses specialized equipment to find valve and leak loca�ons. • Oversee the repair of streets, walks, driveways and restores landscaping resul�ng from water main breaks, new water main construc�on and renewal of water mains. • Performs and oversees hydrant and valve replacement with preventa�ve maintenance program. • Conducts flow tes�ng of hydrants. • Recommends the purchase for new materials and equipment, maintains daily records of projects, use of materials and inventory. • Responds to emergency calls, performs stand by duty, as assigned. • Reviews and analyses construc�on prac�ces to implement or recommend implementa�on of construc�on and maintenance process improvements. • Trains employees on equipment, tasks procedures, work standards and proper safety procedures, assigns and schedules personnel to atend internal and external training ac�vi�es. • Prepares project es�mates. • Prepares maps of as-builts for inclusion in records, files, and project folders. • Reviews daily logs, �me sheets and workloads. • Recommends Capital Improvement projects, assists in the development and administra�on of opera�ng budgets and project accoun�ng systems. • 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 • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in water distribu�on maintenance and construc�on or related. • State of Iowa DNR Grade III Water Distribu�on Cer�ficate required within one year of hire. State of Iowa DNR Grade IV Water Distribu�on Cer�ficate required within four 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. Na�onal Incident Management System Training ICS 100, IS 700 within two years 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 • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Updated: March 2024 Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to design and plan water system construc�on projects. • Ability to effec�vely present informa�on and respond to ques�ons from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons, calculate footage of water mains and determines amount of chlorine to add to water mains. • Ability to prepare writen log sheets, rou�ne reports, and records. • Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, maps and blueprints, safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists. • Knowledge of hydraulics of distribu�on systems. • Knowledge of methods, prac�ces and procedures used in the construc�on and repair of water systems. • Knowledge of occupa�onal hazards and safety precau�ons. • Skill in opera�on of heavy and specialized equipment. • Skill in training and supervising work ac�vi�es of assigned crew. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance review. 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. Updated: March 2024 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) 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 ________________________________ __________________