DescriptionEmployee serves as a Water Laborer responsible for maintenance & repairs to the water plants and distribution system.Assist in the daily operations of the Water Department including but not limited to:
- Assist with all aspects of the department to ensure safe drinking water.
- Assist with, as required, ensuring compliance to meet or exceed EPA, Safe Drinking Water Act, and other rules and regulations of water quantity and quality requirements.
- Assist with implementing and enforcing backflow program, as well as responding to requests and inquiries related to installation and testing of backflow preventers.
- Assist with water meter reading activities. installation of meters, testing and analyzing of daily water quality samples and residential water connects and disconnects.
- Assist with water main repairs.
- Assist with, as required, the general maintenance of all Water Department buildings.
- Assist, as needed, with responding to inquiries and complaints regarding water and related areas.
- Attend all meetings and trainings as required.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding Town issues.
- Serve on 24-hour on-call for emergencies and monitor activity related to utility-related emergencies, citizen notifications of utility failures, and spill incidents.
- All other duties as assigned by the Water Field Supervisor or Water Utilities Director
RequirementsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no employee supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the Town of Brownsburg. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Education and/or ExperienceHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Previous water experience is preferred. Previous experience working in municipal government is desired. Class B CDL is preferred.Knowledge,Skills,and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to make practical application of department and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to ensure proper operation and maintenance of department vehicles, equipment, and tools.
- Must have general computer knowledge in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Must have a safe work record with good ethics and dependable attendance.
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License, a safe driving record, and must remain insurable through the Town's liability insurance carrier.