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Description:\
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK
Under supervision of the Water Superintendent, assists in maintaining the water distribution system and water plant.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONBILITIES
\ Assists with maintaining and repair water distribution system including fire hydrants and valves,\ meters, meter pits and other connections\ Maintains records and files related to daily assignments\ Complete and submit all KDHE required sampling, lab work and reporting\ Sets up traffic safety zones when required\ Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and repair to assigned vehicles and equipment\ Prompt and regular attendance is required for this position\ Other duties as assigned
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PERIPHERAL DUTIES
\ Attend monthly safety meetings\ Maintains and demonstrates good public relations\ Help other team members accomplish tasks\ Assist in other departments, as required\ Wear Personal Protective Equipment, as required\ Abide by all standards, conduct and policies, as stated in Employee Handbook
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be\ performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the\ position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Requirements
Education, Licensure or Certification
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to obtain class I water operator/distribution certification within 18months\ Valid Drivers License required w/clean driving record\ Ability to obtain CDL within 6 months\ Ability and motivation to progress to water operator I position
Experience, Specialized Knowledge, And Other Requirements
\ Safe methods of lifting heavy objects\ Skilled in the proper use of basic hand and power tools\ Must have good mechanical ability\ Must live within 20 minutes of the Water Plant
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Skills and Abilities With or without accommodations
Physical
Has ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and\ moving the whole body, such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, twisting,\ squatting, reaching overhead, grasping, lifting, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and\ handling of objects\ Has ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds with assistance\ Has normal eyesight and depth perception, with or without correction\ Hears normal tones, with or without correction\ Has ability to work within environment described below
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Cognitive
\ Work under supervision and cooperatively with other employees\ Ability to follow oral and written instructions\ Ability to listen, understand and communicate informationAbility to read, write and comprehend English\ Advanced math skills - ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting\ purposes\ Ability to perform tasks accurately, meeting precise tolerances and standards\ Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environments, performing a variety of frequently\ changing tasks\ The physical and cognitive demands described here are representative of those that must be met\ by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable\ accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential\ functions.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
\ While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather\ conditions, including temperature extremes. The employee may regularly be exposed to fumes,\ dirt, chemicals and toxins. The noise level in the work environment occasionally requires\ hearing protection.
