City of Iowa City Job Opening in the Water Dept

SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER – WATER DISTRIBUTION

Public Works/Water

Salary Range: $53,019.20 – $67,288.00

One permanent full-time position available

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00AM – 3:30PM

Under general direction, coordinates and participates in the maintenance, construction and repair of water mains, hydrants, valves and fittings. Designs and draws completed plans for water main construc­tion. Plans, organizes, coordinates and participates in the maintenance, construction and repair of water mains, hy­drants, valves and fittings. Monitors completion of job assignments to ensure compliance with standards and instructions and revises instructions and time frames as necessary; assists the Superintendent in monitoring operations and ensures compliance with Federal, State and Local laws rules and regulations. Responds to complaints from the general public regarding water main breaks and water main construction. Assists with project design and draws completed plans for water main construction; Reviews and makes changes on plans for new subdivisions; meets with City engineers, contractors, public, other department heads and outside engineers on designs for water main renewal areas; inspects new projects and prepares final information for two-year bond. Oversees and schedules work of crews, contractors and inspectors to complete water main construction projects; organizes pre-conferences for projects along with neighborhood meetings. Establishes job priorities and time frames for assigned distribution staff; provides supervision and direction to the inspectors or capital improvement projects and private developments. Utilizes digital equipment and software to track and implement asset management of distribution system infrastructure through standard operating procedures. Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, end loader, skid loader, boring machine, tap machine, heavy trucks and electric welder; uses specialized equipment to find valve and leak locations. Repairs streets, walks, driveways and restores landscaping resulting from water main breaks, new water main construction and renewal of water mains. Performs and oversees hydrant and valve replacement with preventative maintenance program; utilizes digital equipment and software to track and implement asset management of distribution system infrastructure through standard operating procedures. Conducts flow testing of hydrants. Recommends the purchase for new materials and equipment; maintains daily records of projects, use of materials and inventory. Responds to emergency calls; performs stand‑by duty, as assigned; reviews and analyses methods and equipment used and performance to implement or recommend implementation of construction and maintenance quality improvement systems. Ensures compliance with safety and water regulations; trains employees on equipment, tasks procedures, work standards and proper safety procedures; assign and schedules personnel to attend internal and external training activities. Assists in the development of purchasing and bid specifications; requests for proposals and professional service contracts for purchase of goods and services, for example; bids for concrete repairs, replacement, boring and inventory. Prepares project estimates. Prepares maps of as-builts; maintains records, files and field books. Reviews daily logs, time sheets and workloads; inspects distribution systems and facilities, noting areas that require attention and incorporates this work into daily or weekly schedules. Participates in budget development for distribution; Recommends Capital Improvement projects; assists in the development and administration of operating budgets and project accounting systems. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum education, experience and certification

        High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of post-high school education from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body required or CEU equivalent required. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body is preferred. Four years of experience and/or training in water distribution mainte­nance and construction or in a related field required. Five years of experience in water distribution mainte­nance and construction or in a related field preferred. Supervisory or lead experience required. Grade III water distribution certification required at hire. Grade IV water distribution certification required within three years of appointment. Grade IV water distribution certification preferred. Must live within 17 miles of Iowa City limits by end of the probationary period. Valid commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement required. This position is subject to federal commercial driver’s license testing requirements. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Must pass background check.

City of Iowa City application must be received by 5PM, Friday, August 15, 2014, in Human Resources, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.

To comply with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired will be required to provide verification of identity and employment eligibility per provisions of the Act.

The City of Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities and members of other protected classes are encouraged to apply. The City of Iowa City is a supporter of the National Career Readiness Certificate.