NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Senior Water Utility Technician (Repair & Excavation)
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$30.39/hr - $30.40/hrNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Water Utility Technician for the City of Naperville’s Water Utility. This role involves operating heavy machinery and performing manual tasks related to the rehabilitation, repair, and replacement of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
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Responsibilities
Operates light and heavy excavation, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement equipment such as end loaders, backhoes, dozers, heavy trucks, and trenchless equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations in the most difficult and complex situations of the water and wastewater distribution and collection systems
Performs substantial repairs, rehabilitations, replacements (two feet or deeper) to watermains/sanitary sewer mains (up to 20’ in length), hydrants, valves, vaults, valve boxes, service lines, and manholes. Restores property to original condition
Determines means for the work to be performed and uses appropriate methods to return lines to service
Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed. Provides assistance to others by watching banks for cave-ins and provides assistance when emergency exits are needed
Ensures that equipment is properly used and is fully maintained in an operable condition
Drives a large truck. Loads and hauls rock and gravel and spreads materials
Operates pavement saws and jackhammers
Performs difficult manual labor including lifting heavy weights, stooping, bending, twisting, and climbing. Enters and exits from vehicles several times daily
Leads the work of a single crew as assigned. Trains employees in the use and care of maintenance equipment and machinery as assigned. May provide lead person supervision to lower-level staff on assigned projects
Monitors work zones for unsafe conditions and takes corrective action when warranted. Reports such conditions to supervisor as appropriate. Adheres, at all times, to proper confined space procedures and other safety-related policies and practices. Practices safety procedures in the performance of all job duties, especially in the areas of traffic control and trench safety
For work in the Repair and Excavation Section, the employee needs to be classified as a competent person as defined by OSHA standards within six months of their hire (or transfer) to the section
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A high school diploma or equivalent
A valid State of Illinois driver's license
Must obtain a valid State of Illinois Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements within three months of hire
Preferred
Construction, maintenance, or heavy equipment operation experience
IEPA Water or Wastewater certification/licensure
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) or Fire/Police Pension Programs
May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)
Deferred Compensation Investment Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Additional Voluntary Benefits
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Sick Time
Paid Maternity and New Parent Leave
Service and Recognition Awards
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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