Utility Worker I - Water

Alliance Water Resources is a growing water and wastewater contract operations company with an open Utility Worker position in the Maquoketa, IA area.

About the Job

This is a non-supervisory position. The Utility Worker I position is responsible for inspecting, sampling, maintenance, and repair activities of water treatment and/or wastewater facilities and equipment.

Essential Functions

This list of duties and responsibilities is not comprehensive and may be redefined depending on business and operational needs:

• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems.
• Conducts periodic rounds of assigned facilities to monitor plant operations, evaluate equipment performance, investigate equipment problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action as directed.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on water and/or wastewater plant equipment such as pumps, meters, lab equipment, lift stations, sewer lines, manholes and/or water wells, water mains, valves, hydrants, boosters, other service lines, streets and/or parks; assists in repair of vehicles and/or other public works facilities and equipment.
• Assists or performs preventive maintenance and repair on assigned water, wastewater, streets and/or grounds maintenance related equipment including mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure proper and safe operations.
• Performs preventive cleaning of collection systems using jetters, cables and rod machines; provides maintenance and repair on blocked systems.
• Installs new and repaired equipment as directed; performs inspections of equipment according to directions.
• Follows safety rules set by company, state and federal regulations which may include participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment, assisting and/or advising co-workers of possible safety hazards.
• Assists in location of water and sewer mains and manholes.
• Assists in the installation of water line services.
• Assists in the inspection of new installations of water and sewer lines and appurtenances, new water and wastewater facilities, streets and/or grounds maintenance facilities.
• Cleans and maintains facilities, equipment, and tools, and performs grounds work such as yard repairs, mowing, trimming, and painting as directed.
• Maintains records of corrective and preventive maintenance according to set procedures.
• Completes assigned paperwork including work orders and the recording of test results according to set procedures.
• Assists in ordering supplies and equipment as directed or required; maintains inventory according to procedures.

The Right Stuff

• Mechanically inclined
• A team player
• Willingness to learn
• Able to grasp new concepts quickly
• Able to adjust quickly to varying tasks that can come up during the workday
• Willingness and ability to obtain Grade III MO Water and Wastewater Treatment I Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date

 Perks

• Paid work-based training to bring new hires up to speed in their new industry.
• Paid time and expenses for licensing and certification plus bonus.