Utility Worker (Water) - Alliance Water Resources : Job Details

DescriptionAlliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company with two (2) openings for Utility Worker I positions in the Villa Ridge, MO area.This position works under general supervision, performing a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled manual work involving the maintenance and repair relating to water and/or wastewater facilities and equipment, streets, parks and/or other public works functions.Mon-Fri, hours may vary and may require some weekends and holidaysRequirements

• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems.
• Conducts periodic rounds of assigned facilities to monitor plant operations, evaluate equipment performance, investigate equipment problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action as directed.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on water and/or wastewater plant equipment such as pumps, meters, lab equipment, lift stations, sewer lines, manholes and/or water wells, water mains, valves, hydrants, boosters, other service lines, streets and/or parks; assists in repair of vehicles and/or other public works facilities and equipment.
• Assists or performs preventive maintenance and repair on assigned water, wastewater, streets and/or grounds maintenance related equipment including mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure proper and safe operations.
• Performs preventive cleaning of collection systems using jetters, cables and rod machines; provides maintenance and repair on blocked systems.
• Installs new and repaired equipment as directed; performs inspections of equipment according to directions.
• Follows safety rules set by company, state and federal regulations which may include participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment, assisting and/or advising co-workers of possible safety hazards.
• Assists in location of water and sewer mains and manholes.
• Assists in the installation of water line services.
• Assists in the inspection of new installations of water and sewer lines and appurtenances, new water and wastewater facilities, streets and/or grounds maintenance facilities.
• Cleans and maintains facilities, equipment, and tools, and performs grounds work such as yard repairs, mowing, trimming, and painting as directed.
• Maintains records of corrective and preventive maintenance according to set procedures.
• Completes assigned paperwork including work orders and the recording of test results according to set procedures.
• Assists in ordering supplies and equipment as directed or required; maintains inventory according to procedures.
• Other duties as assigned, and responsibilities may be redefined depending on business and operational needs:

Required Qualifications

• A valid motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess or ability to obtain and maintain certification within 6 months of date of hire.
• CDL driver's license, Water Distribution certification or ability to obtain within first 6 months.

The Right Stuff...

• mechanically inclined
• a team player
• willingness to learn
• able to grasp new concepts quickly
• able to adjust quickly to varying tasks that can come up during the workday
• willingness and ability to obtain Grade III MO Water and Wastewater Treatment I Certification within 6 months of hire date

Perks

• Paid work-based training to bring new hires up to speed in their new industry
• Paid time and expenses for licensing and certification plus bonus