Service Worker I

Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado • Pueblo, CO

375d • $43,757 - $59,074

About The Position

The Service Worker I position at the Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado, involves performing a variety of unskilled and skilled manual tasks to assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution system. This role is essential for ensuring the proper functioning of water services in Pueblo and requires working under the guidance of more experienced service workers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Colorado Class 1 Water Distribution Operator certification, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Colorado Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within probationary period.
• One year of related work experience required.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools, including soldering equipment.
• Ability to perform pipeline installation work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and base maps.

Nice To Haves

• Basic interpersonal skills to exchange general information and interact with co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Pueblo Water's water distribution system.
• Performs field work on water main pipelines, service lines, meter sets, valves, taps, and fire hydrants under guidance.
• Provides assistance in preparing the work site.
• Unloads truck and distributes materials, tools, and equipment.
• Sets up barricades and traffic control devices and directs traffic for smaller construction projects.
• Assists in conducting water flow tests on fire hydrants.
• Assists in making repairs to hydrants and valves as necessary.
• Makes taps of various sizes on all types of water mains.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment including utility and dump trucks, tampers, air compressors, pipe cutters, tapping machines, water pumps, torches, gasoline saws, and fresh air ventilation machines.
• Responsible for the cleaning and general maintenance of assigned tools and equipment.
• Responds to stand-by or emergency calls for a one-week interval on a rotation basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED