Water/Sewer Maintenance Leader I

City of Muskogee, OK - Muskogee, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Muskogee, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Water/Sewer Maintenance Leader I is responsible for the participation in and oversight of skilled maintenance and construction work involving water and sewer plants. This role includes overseeing storm sewer draining system maintenance, repair, and construction, as well as performing various tasks related to the maintenance of water and sewage systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and participates in storm sewer draining system maintenance, repair and construction.
• Finishes and rough concrete repair work in streets, sidewalks and driveways, including water and sewage cuts.
• Maintains open drainage ditches and locates underground utilities for plumbers and other utility companies.
• Inspects, maintains and programs systems related to the operation of residential and larger collection level sewage lift stations and related Scada/Plc communications.
• Performs and directs special worksite and traffic setup; installs traffic signs, using truck, post-hole digger, pick and shovel.
• Locates water lines for contractors and plumbers.
• Oversees and participates in repacking, removing and repairing pumps; puts new bearings in electric motors and makes minor electrical repairs.
• Inspects newly constructed utilities.
• Operates or directs operations of light to medium construction equipment including backhoes, loaders, trenchers, line inspection camera truck, winch trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, flushing trucks, rodders, air compressors, portable pumps, generators, boring and pushing machines, pipe locators, and uses all types of hand tools and cutting and welding equipment.
• Oversees maintenance and care of buildings and grounds as well as specialized equipment including equipment within the camera truck; supervises and participates in constructing flashers, barricades and traffic control equipment, template painting, remodeling, concrete block laying and carpentry.
• Monitors and completes all related paperwork.
• Performs other work as necessary and or as assigned.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience as a trades helper or maintenance laborer in any of the construction and maintenance trades.
• At least one (1) year of experience leading and coordinating or providing general crew oversight or supervision.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class 'A' CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Must possess and maintain a class 'C' Waterworks license or ability to obtain within nine (9) months from appointment.