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Water Maintenance Worker II

Salary

$18.07 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Contract

Job Number

M015 01-24 LD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

01/26/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Nature of Work

Assists in the installation, repair and servicing of water main and service lines, water wells, booster stations and water meters; may perform building, equipment and grounds maintenance and repair.

WORK SITUATION FACTORS

Position may involve shift work, working on holidays, weekends, nights, overtime and standby status. Work may involve emergency situations. Precise limits, tolerances and standards must be met. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Release of Information Form (49 CFR Part 40) required.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Work is performed outdoors with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, open manholes, street cave-ins, chemicals and gases. Safety equipment required includes safety shoes, vest, ear plugs, sound attenuator, hard had and gloves.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Heavy physical work requires lifting items in excess of 50 pounds; balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, reaching above shoulder height; pushing/pulling items in excess of 50 pounds; body agility is required to perform essential functions; uses a two-way radio; ability to hear warning sounds; visual acuity sufficient to perform job functions.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

This initial posting will be used to fill a full-time, contract position in the Utilities Department but may be utilized to fill other full-time, and/or contract vacancies.

Full Time; Contract

This position is graded CN08.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, services, cleans and repairs main water lines; completes reports on work requests.

• Installs and replaces meters; prepares meter reading cards; completes reports on work requests.

• Digs manholes for water systems; operates a pipe locator to locate meters, valve boxes and manholes; completes reports on work requests.

• Unplugs water service; raises water valves and meter boxes.

• Maintains and installs fire hydrants; installs new service lines and fire protection lines.

• Responds to questions from the public regarding water shutoffs and meter changes.

• Provides assistance to operators in the operation and maintenance of wells, systems and reservoirs.

• Provides assistance to operators and mechanics of trucks, pickups, air compressors, cutting tools and hydro stop equipment.

• Maintains yards, fences, irrigation systems, buildings and air conditioning systems at various wells, reservoirs and water boost stations.

• Performs yard and weed control maintenance.

• Responds to water emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to a high school diploma PLUS two years experience in construction, building maintenance, irrigation installation and maintenance, or related field. Experience in the construction or installation of water systems is desired. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license required. Class A commercial driver's license must be obtained within 12 months of employment. NM Level II Water Certification required. NM Level III Water Certification must be obtained within 12 months of meeting State of NM experience requirement. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Some knowledge of: OSHA and state safety regulations; operations, services and activities of a water distribution system; methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair.

Skills in: Equipment and tool use.

Ability to: Operate light and heavy equipment; use power and hand tools; perform technical reading and writing; maintain concentration; respond effectively to emergency situations; operate a motor vehicle and navigate across even and uneven surfaces.

To view a summary of benefits offered by the City of Las Cruces,

Click here (http://www.las-cruces.org/207/Employee-Benefits)

01

Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Position requires at least a high school diploma or GED. Do you meet this minimum requirement? If you fail to include this information under the education section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes

• No

  03

  Position requires at least two years of experience in construction, building maintenance, irrigation installation and maintenance, or related field. Do you meet this minimum requirement? If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes

• No

  04

  Position requires a valid driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you answered "YES" to Question #4 above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions and endorsements, and the state that issued the license.

  06

  Position requires that you obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within 12 months of employment. Are you able to fulfill this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Position requires a New Mexico Level II Water Certification at time of hire. Do you meet this minimum requirement? If you fail to include this information under the license/certification section of the application, you may be disqualified from the selection process.)

• Yes

• No

  08

  I understand and accept that if my response is "YES" to the question above, I agree to provide proof of the required certificate if recommended for the position.

• Yes

• No

  09

  Position requires that you obtain a NM Level III Water certification within 12 months of meeting State of NM experience requirement. Are you able to fulfill this requirement?

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Las Cruces

Address

P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004

Phone

575-528-3100575-528-3100

Website

http://www.lascruces.gov

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