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JOB VACANCY
CITY OF MONROE
MAINTENANCE WORKER II WATER
Supervised by: Water Department Supervisor
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Water Department Supervisor, performs manual tasks
requiring considerable physical effort, the use of manual and power tools, and the use of
light and heavy equipment and vehicles. Receives direct procedural instructions and
completion requirements on tasks assigned. Departmental work assignments are those
where construction /maintenance is an integral part of work operations
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential
functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be
expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential function satisfactorily.
1. Participates in repairing water main breaks and service leaks, and performing
water main taps, and valve and hydrant replacement. Includes removing and
breaking up pavement, sidewalks, curbs, etc., cleaning and maintaining work area
and replacing and maintaining pavement on a temporary basis and restoring work
areas.
2. Locates water mains, valves, hydrants, curb stops, stop boxes, meter pits, and
meters with the use of maps, locators, GIS and a hand shovel or other digging
device.
3. Alerts crew members to special concerns during equipment operation such as
uncovering and locating existing gas, sewer, electric, phone, fiber, cable and
private utilities with the use of a hand shovel or other digging device.
4. Drives or operates truck or equipment including but not limited to various manual
and power tools, dump trucks, utility trucks, boring machines, valve/vector
machines, pumps, etc., to and from designated job sites, Positions equipment or
vehicle, loads and unloads tools, parts, and equipment. Picks up, delivers, and
hauls materials, equipment, and parts to and from designated job sites.
5. Assists with public notification, equipment set-up, preparing a safe work area, and
traffic control.
6. Uses a pick, shovel, jackhammer, and other tools to remove and load materials to
maintain a clean job site.
7. Enters and monitors confined spaces and trenches, following prescribed safety
procedures.
8. Performs water system maintenance and flushing to maintain water quality.
9. As directed and trained, works to ensure the quality of water being transported
through water mains using flow tests, pressure tests, line flushing, chlorination, and
other appropriate procedures. This includes collecting field samples and delivering
them to the filtration plant testing laboratory.
10. Reads and maintains records and maps of utility mains, valves, and service lines.
11. Respond and mark MISS DIG requests.
12. As directed and trained, use computers and specialized software to record work
and retrieve necessary documents and information.
13. Performs light maintenance, painting, snow removal and cleaning within facilities,
equipment and vehicles.
14. May be temporarily assigned to perform Water Service Worker duties as staffing
circumstances warrant.
15. Observe federal, State, and local safety precautions and regulations and take
special care for traffic, pedestrian, and co-workers' safety.
16. Assists with wastewater main repairs, replacements, and taps as needed.
17. Performs related work duties as directed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and
minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
• A high school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience in water utilities, construction or related field.
Underground construction experience desirable.
• satisfactory driving record,
and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
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obtained within the first year of starting the job position).
• State of Michigan S-4 Water Distribution Certification preferred.
• Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe aptitude examination.
• Ability to successfully pass departmental field test/evaluation.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of safety hazards and proper handling of asbestos
cement (AC) and lead pipes and other materials used in water distribution systems.
• Ability to learn computer programs or technical devices used by the department at
a basic, operational level.
• Knowledge of water main construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the safety practices, issues, tools, equipment, methods, and materials
utilized in water distribution system maintenance and skill in applying them to
regular and emergency projects.
• Ability to work on emergency repairs and preventive maintenance in all weather
conditions.
• Ability to respond to and work effectively and safely in all hours on emergency
repairs.
• Ability to read and maintain records and maps of utility mains, valves, and service
lines.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis, as needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit,
walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear and view and create written documents. The
employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climbs ladders, traverse uneven
terrain and enter confined spaces. The employee is frequently required to reach with
hands and arms, such as to operate and repair vibrating machinery, use wrenches, hand
tools, etc. and operate motorized equipment and vehicles. The employee must lift or
push/pull objects of up to 75 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, if
needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather
conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical equipment. The noise level in
the work environment is usually moderate, but can frequently be loud.
March 31, 2025