Water Maintenance Leadworker

City of Orange • Full-time • Orange, California, United States • $70,903 - $90,923 / year • 3d ago

JOB Join the City of Orange as a
WATER MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER!
Under general supervision, leads, trains, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of a crew responsible for providing water utilities maintenance, repair, and construction services; sets priorities and directs the work of assigned staff on a project or day-to-day basis; performs routine to complex maintenance and repair work of water distribution main and lateral pipeline systems, water production and plant operations, hydrant and main line valve exercising and repair, and/or meter services; may be required to operate heavy equipment in a skillful and safe manner; provides technical and specialized assistance to the Water Maintenance Supervisor; and performs related work as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Provides technical and functional supervision to assigned water maintenance staff; reviews and controls quality of work; participates in performing routine to complex and specialized water utilities maintenance and repair work.
Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns maintenance and repair work in consultation with the Water Maintenance Supervisor; communicates status of repairs to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to schedule repairs in accordance with established and special operational priorities; instructs staff in work procedures.
Trains employees in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety precautions.
Inspects assigned City infrastructure, facilities, systems, and appurtenances for maintenance needs and recommends appropriate actions; assists in developing work plans, procedures, and schedules.
Estimates costs of construction and maintenance work, supplies, equipment, and materials; orders supplies and equipment for work projects; maintains records of purchase orders; assists in developing budget figures for the division; monitors expenditures.
Inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to assure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with City standards and specifications.
Performs a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and installation work in the City infrastructure, systems, and facilities to which assigned, including water distribution main and lateral pipeline systems, water production and plant operations, complex residential and commercial water meters, valve cans, meter boxes, and water distribution valves.
Assists in coordinating, overseeing and personally participating in all water utilities maintenance programs.
Inspects various public works improvement activities and private developments in the assigned functional area; interacts with engineers and contractors regarding compliance with City standards and specifications; reports, records, and documents inspections, observations, and conditions found during the inspection process.
Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including American Water Works Association standards, City water installation standards, right-of-ways, encroachments, and set-backs.
Performs the skilled operation of specialized construction and maintenance, light to heavy vehicles and equipment.
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required; may participate and assist in coordinating safety training.
Responds to requests and complaints from the public and answers questions or refers to supervisor, as necessary.
Performs minor adjustments on service equipment; maintains tools and equipment in working order.
Stays current on the status of new and pending regulatory legislation; attends continuing education courses and seminars as required.
Maintains accurate records and logs of daily activities, using appropriate computer software applications.
Responds to and performs emergency repairs and other emergency services as necessary.
Acts as the Water Maintenance Supervisor in his/her absence or as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and light to heavy construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
Disaster Service Worker:
All employees of the City of Orange are designated by both State law and City ordinance to be “Disaster Service Workers.” In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees’ normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.
City Mission, Vision, and Values:
Incumbents in all City positions are expected to exhibit the behavior characteristics reflected in the City's Mission, Vision, and Values statements in the performance of their duties: The City of Orange is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses, and visitors. As an organization, the City of Orange is the leader in delivering the highest level of service to meet current and future needs of the community. The City's values include Teamwork, Accountability, and Excellence.