Job Details

Description

Alliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company with an open Utility Worker II position at Neosho Division 42 Sewer. This is semi-skilled, and skilled work involving the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and related equipment. Work is performed under general supervision with the ability to perform tasks independently.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm with On-Call and Standby time.

Essential Functions:

• Assists or performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance and repair work on water/wastewater 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 and wastewater facilities.
• Performs service turn-ons and turn-offs as directed.
• Assists in collecting and testing of water and wastewater 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.
• Inspects meters and connections for any defects, irregularities, malfunctions, tampering and/or unauthorized connections. Reports meter defects, hazards, or related findings to proper authority by generating required work orders.
• Resolves and refers any public inquiries and complaints, as necessary.
• Maintains meter inventory and determines disposition of meters.

• Wastewater certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
• Commercial driver license (CDL) Class B w/air brakes, tanker
• Mechanical ability
• Experience with zero-turn mowers

• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to water and wastewater operations.
• Ability to use and maintain tools, equipment and computers associated with water and wastewater operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, clients, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, job orders, etc.; complete forms and write notices.
• Ability on a daily basis to:
  • Perform heavy labor, including walking long distances, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and digging.
  • Comfortable to work in confined spaces and wear appropriate safety equipment.
  • Ability to manipulate, lift, carry, maneuver, and control small objects and equipment up to 100 lbs.
  • Visually assess construction, maintenance, and repair needs
  • Ability to climb and work from ladders and stairs.
  • Perform outside work in extreme weather conditions and be comfortable with exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and/or potentially hazardous chemicals.