Distribution Worker

DISTRIBUTION WORKER

The Council Bluffs Water Works has an immediate opening for a Distribution Worker. Responsibilities include a variety of duties involved in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the water distribution system. Applicant will need to be able to work in the outdoors under all weather conditions. Applicant must have a good driving record, able to operate all department equipment and vehicles. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Council Bluffs Water Works offers an excellent career opportunity and benefits package.

If you are interested in this excellent career opportunity, send your resume to:

Distribution Worker
ATTN: Hilleary Schrage, Administrative Manager

2000 N. 25th St.

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

You may also view this posting by visiting

our web page www.cbwaterworks.com

EOE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Distribution Worker

Distribution and Meter

Director Distribution & Meter Services, Distribution & Meter Department Coordinator or Distribution Supervisor

Under direct direction of the assigned crew leader, Director Distribution & Meter Services, Distribution & Meter Department Coordinator or Distribution Supervisor perform the duties associated with the maintenance, repair and installation of water mains, service lines, stop boxes, valves, meters, fire hydrants and other required appurtenances. Remove, replace and repair pavement or other surfaces disturbed by excavation. A Distribution Worker should be able to determine if job site is hazardous and be capable of performing some duties with little or no supervision, as directed.

1. Help senior employees in the performance of their duties and work independently as directed.

2. Using shovels, picks, pry-bars and other hand tools or pneumatic, hydraulic or gas powered equipment will excavate and fill holes, including breaking and removing various types of pavement and replacement as required to repair distribution system.

3. Help in repairing or replacing water services, water mains, valves, stop boxes, fire hydrants, meters and other parts of the distribution system as directed.

4. Load and unload material and equipment from trucks as instructed.

5. Restore job sites after completion of job by filling holes, restoring soil to required density with use of compaction equipment and restore surface as directed.

6. Locate and mark distribution system in the field.

7. Read meters.

8. Notify and/or collect bill amounts of customers that are delinquent in their bills.

9. Turn on and off water services as directed by Customer Service Department or Supervisor.

10. Work as needed in all areas of the Distribution and Meter Department.

11. Carry a cell phone while on or off duty as directed by their supervisor**.**

12. Work overtime as required.

13. Respond to after-hours emergency repair calls.

14. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

15. Employee must have no condition preventing performance of heavy and demanding physical labor outdoors and/or in confined spaces under all weather conditions.

16. Must possess at time of employment or obtain within one year of employment and maintain possession a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with air brake endorsement valid in Iowa, and insurable under Company policy. Existing employees will not be required to have Class A CDL as long as they have and maintain a Class B CDL as approved by management.

17. Must be able to operate all Distribution and Meter Department vehicles with air brakes (automatic and standard transmission) including wheel loader, tractor, backhoe, loader-breaker, pickup truck, dump truck, service truck and flatbed truck with boom. Must be able to read tape measures.

18. Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, accurately and timely.

19. Must be able to speak, understand read and write English and keep accurate legible reports of work performed and actions taken.

20. Must be able to work with a wide variety of Water Works employees, contractor’s personnel, and the general public politely and courteously under circumstances that may not be the friendliest.

21. High School Diploma or Equivalent.

22. This is an entry-level position.

23. Must be sighted.

24. Must be able to hear normal conversation.

25. Must be able to use and communicate using a cellular phone.

26. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.

27. Must be able to walk over uneven terrain at construction site or other areas during any weather conditions.

28. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor standing upright, stooped over, squatting, or kneeling.

29. Must be able to climb out of and descend into excavation using the slope of the excavation for shallow excavations and by means of a ladder for deeper or shored excavations.

30. Must be able to use pneumatic, hydraulic and gas powered equipment that creates severe vibrations and noise during operation.

31. Must be able to wear all personal protective equipment necessary for safe working conditions.

32. Must be able to use a shovel, pick, and pry bars including pipe wrenches, valve/stop box keys, sledge hammers and other hand tools.

33. Must have manual dexterity sufficient to assemble bolts, nuts and other appurtenances used in repair/replacement of water mains or other parts of the distribution system.

34. Must be able to lift 75 lbs. from the ground to shoulder height and from shoulder height to the ground to load or unload trucks.

35. Must be able to engage in repetitive motion using hands, wrists and arms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.07 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (Required)

Work Location: In person