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CITY OF RACINE Water Utility Construction Worker in RACINE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Description Introduction: The Racine Water Utility provides retail water service to approximately 34,500 residential, commercial, industrial and public authority customer accounts. Purpose of Position: The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of construction duties and tasks in maintaining the mains, valves, hydrants, pipeline appurtenances and services in the Racine Water Utility distribution system. Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Repairs mains, valves, hydrants, pipeline appurtenances and services using currently accepted construction practices. Unloads and loads pipe, fittings and chemicals. Drives trucks ranging in size from ton to 54,000 G.V.W. Operates the compressor, or a combination of backhoe and hydrocrane in excavating for main breaks and service leaks. Maintains physical structure using hand tools and power equipment. Compiles field data and information on file into reports as assigned. Maintains clean and orderly equipment storage areas, locker facilities, and vehicles. Assists in departmental functions and tasks with those of other Utility departments, including plant projects, as required. Adheres to all safety procedures as defined by the Utility work and safety rules, as well as workzone traffic, and excavation/trenching safety procedures. Available to work overtime beyond the normal 40 hour work week during emergency. infrastructure repair events; Participation as a rotating crew standby member required. Conditions of Employment: Ability to work year-round outdoors and in trenches subject to weather conditions; exposure to loud noises, damp, wet, cold, mud, and unpleasant odors; outside on streets, and in varying traffic conditions. Ability to work under moderately unsafe and uncomfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as heavy machinery and power equipment, trenched earth, and construction materials poses a moderate risk of injury. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Minimum training and experience required to perform essential job functions. Possession of high school diploma or GED equivalent, and at least 18 years of age. One year of experience in municipal or commercial water/sewer pipeline or service installation or repair is desired. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Water Distribution certification is a plus. Valid state-issued motor vehicle operating license, and a Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) - Class A required within 6 months of hire; preferred within 3 months of hire. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Strong mechanical skills, including a working knowledge of mechanical functions, principles and techniques. Working knowledge of all fittings and materials used in... For full info follow application link. The City of Racine is an EOE/AA/ADA Employer ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/7AA841239B214A32