Utility Worker I - Alliance Water Resources : Job Details

DescriptionAlliance Water Resources is seeking a Utility Worker I to work at our Butler, MO Division.Schedule: Monday - Friday hours 7:00am- 4:30pm, final hours to be determined. On-Call hours every 4 weeksEssential Functions

• Assists or performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance and repair work on water equipment, systems, vehicles and tools as needed.
• Cleans and maintains (painting, yard repairs, mowing, trimming, etc.) assigned facilities, including office, shop, grounds, streets, parks or other public works facilities and equipment.
• Investigates and reports on water distribution and wastewater collections concerns and issues.
• Performs locating of water facilities.
• Performs service turn-ons and turn-offs as directed.
• Assists in collecting and testing of water samples to comply with local, state and federal regulations; assists in reading meters or replacing meters as directed.
• Monitors inventory of parts and supplies as directed; maintains records and logs as needed; runs errands as needed.
• Communicates with customers concerning the work to be completed.
• Follows safety rules set by the Company and state and federal regulations, including participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment, and assisting with and advising co-workers of possible safety hazards.
• Operates and drives assigned vehicles as needed to provide effective and safe services to clients and customers.
• Reads water meters, records results, and verifies registers to bill customers accurately and in a timely manner by driving and/or walking assigned routes.
• Locates and uncovers meters as necessary.
• Performs related duties as needed or assigned.

RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GEDValid Driver's License and the ability to maintain good standingKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to water and wastewater operations
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, job orders, etc.; complete forms and write notices.
• Perform outside work in extreme weather conditions and be comfortable with exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and/or potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to manipulate, lift, carry, maneuver, and control small objects and equipment up to 100 lbs.