Job description

THIS IS A CREW LEADER POSITION FOR THE HYDRANT FLUSHING CREW.

WORK HOURS ARE 8pm-4am from April - Nov and 7am-3:30pm from Dec-March

Includes the following:

Insuring that work is performed in a safe, efficient manner, according to all safety regulations and policies

Receiving job orders from supervisors indicating problems and their location, drawing tools and materials necessary to accomplish this task

Directing and coordinating the work of skilled and unskilled subordinates engaged in the installation and repair of water services, water mains, hydrants, valves and other water system appurtenances and equipment.

Make sound decisions and judgements to effectively and safely install, repair or replace water utility infrastructure and guide subordinate personnel in same.

Instructing subordinates in the performance of more complex types of installations and repairs

Ability to read and interpret water system maps and sketches of the water distribution system as prepared and maintained by the PWSB Engineering Department. Work directly with PWSB Engineers and GIS / CAD Administrator personnel to update and provide information for updating of water system mapping.

Supervising and participating in the repair of water main leaks and breaks, service leaks, valve leaks and damaged hydrants on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis when requested by a supervisor

Supervising and participating in the flushing of system mains by operating hydrants and monitoring water quality

Supervising and making service taps and installing new service lines

Supervising and operating water main tapping equipment and installing tapping sleeves

Supervising and participating in the operation of valves

Supervising and assisting in the installation of concrete meter pits, piping, valves and meters located in pits

Performing work in the installation of new piping, pumps, air release valves, pressure reducing valves, and other distribution system equipment

Operating heavy equipment and crew service vehicles

Performing leak detection analysis on all components of the water system by methods of survey, listening devices, monitoring meter equipment and measuring devices to quantify flow

Performing system pressure and hydrant flow tests

Preparing reports and sketches of various types of water installations and service records which are submitted to a supervisor

Supervising proper methods of chlorinating water mains to keep them free from contamination during construction or repair

Using a personal computer or other keyboard device and tablets to prepare reports, enter information and update data bases. Possess a basic knowledge and use of GIS related software applications including portable tablets and devices with digital water distribution system mapping and asset related management software.

Performing related work as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,693.72 - $59,757.53 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift

Application Question(s):

• OHSA Competent Person Certification

License/Certification:

• RI Water Distribution Operators License Grade 2 (Required)
• CDL (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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