Water Distribution Mechanic

Company: City of Moline
Location: Moline
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Water Distribution MechanicApplication Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 at 5 p.m.--Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.--Rate of Pay: $24.9704 Hourly$51,938.43 Annually--Characteristics of the JobUnder general supervision, performs skilled work in the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of a water distribution system.-- Exercises independent judgment in determining work methods after receiving written or oral instructions.-- May provide leadership to field work crews.--Training and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by college or vocational course work in water distribution and treatment or construction technology; two (2) years experience in mechanical maintenance work involving plumbing and mechanical repair and the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, services, fire hydrants and related appurtenances; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.--Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of the chemical, biological and physical sciences essential to the practical mechanics of chemical feeding and disinfection, pumping, storage and distribution in a manner which provides safe, potable water for human consumption; applicable occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions; and specific knowledge of public health hazards associated with the distribution of water.--Skill in performing plumbing and underground construction work; the use of and the care of hand tools and powered equipment; the safe operation of-- excavation equipment and loaders; the reading of plans, shop drawings and maps; the use of personal computers in stationary and mobile network environments using software applications including, but not limited to, Arc Map GIS, Tele-Ticket, Lucity Work, and Microsoft Office; and excellent skill in the use of electronic locating and leak detection equipment and methods.--Ability to interpret and work from sketches, plans and diagrams; understand and follow oral and written instructions; respond effectively to inquiries or complaints; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the general public.--Licenses and Certifications Valid Illinois Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent within 45 days after hire and preferably, Illinois Class C Water Supply Operator's Certificate or ability to obtain same.--Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.-- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.--While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to stand and sit; use hands and fingers to handle, feel and make fine adjustments; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.-- The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and will rarely lift/or move up to 100 pounds.-- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.-- Work is performed under varied weather conditions.----EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERrecblid wqx6zbb3ws6vp5g37oppc07xnc66xt

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