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Middlesex Water Company Utility Worker III in Millsboro, Delaware
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Utility Worker III
Are we RIGHT for you?
The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.
Why join our team?
Tidewater Utilities, Inc. has been Delawares premiere water company since 1964. We have created a work environment that promotes professional development and finding your passion. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.
Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more.
JOB SUMMARY:
The distribution utility worker III is responsible for assisting in all necessary tasks involved with the maintenance, repair, and inspection of all Tidewater Utilities fire hydrants, water distribution valves and components. Assist in the installation and repair of water service lines, meters, and pits. Aids in the repair of sewage collection systems. All work is to be performed with a reasonable standard of care and professionalism. Reports to a distribution foreman or others with job site responsibility.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Assist in the installation of water service connections.
- Aids in the repair of sewer collection systems.
- Uncover all marked or suspected utilities by shovel as directed by crew leader.
- Backfill material, tamp to ensure proper compaction, rake to remove clumps, and seed.
- Uses mechanical tampers to compact disturbed areas in roadways and parking lots.
- Assist in repairing water leaks, damaged meter pits, and other water system components.
- May be required to work unscheduled overtime
- Perform on-call duties.
- Must adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures
- Assist in the operation checks and inspections of fire hydrants.
- Helps to make necessary repairs to fire hydrants to meet local operational requirements.
- Helps out locating and mapping water distribution valves and components.
- Responds to freeze-ups and takes appropriate action to resolve and correct the problem.
- Perform other duties to offer assistance to other departments as directed.
- Assist with water main flushing operations.