Onondaga County Water Authority
Description
OCWA - Central New York's Water Authority is currently seeking candidates for a Water Maintenance Worker I to join the Distribution Department.
This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and services. This class involves the application of plumbing skills to a variety of tasks involving installation and repair of services, laying of water mains and related jobs. Assignments are received from a crew leader in the form of verbal communication or job order form. Work may be reviewed in progress or upon completion by visual observation or through submission of forms indicating job performed. Depending upon size of task, an employee in this class normally works as a team member under the general supervision of a crew leader; on small tasks the employee may function independently. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of the position. Does related work as required. Water Maintenance Worker I
Requirements
Full Performance Knowledge's, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics Good knowledge of the maintenance and service practices utilized in a water distribution system. Good knowledge of the tools and terminology as they relate to the operation of a water distribution system. Good knowledge of the preventative measures taken to eliminate work associated accidents. Skill in the use of hand and power tools. Ability to follow oral and simple written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees. Ability to perform the work as required. Mechanical aptitude. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of work experience or its part time equivalent, in the actual construction, maintenance or service phases of water distribution system water mains and appurtenances at least six (6) inches or larger.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT
When required to operate motor vehicles, employees must possess a valid non-CDL or CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle(s) being operated.
The Onondaga County Water Authority is a civil service agency under the jurisdiction of the Onondaga County Department of Personnel. Hiring is in accordance with Onondaga County and New York State civil service regulations. Many of the positions at OCWA are "competitive," which means that the applicant must have successfully completed a competitive examination given by the Onondaga County Department of Personnel and appear on an eligibility list derived from the examination. Notices of upcoming exams and eligibility requirements can be found on Onondaga County's web site or by contacting the Personnel Office directly. Other positions at OCWA are "non-competitive," which means that no examination is necessary. However, specific training and/or experience qualifications are required to be employed in these positions.
OCWA - Central New York's Water Authority is currently seeking candidates for a Water Maintenance Worker I to join the Distribution Department.
This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and services. This class involves the application of plumbing skills to a variety of tasks involving installation and repair of services, laying of water mains and related jobs. Assignments are received from a crew leader in the form of verbal communication or job order form. Work may be reviewed in progress or upon completion by visual observation or through submission of forms indicating job performed. Depending upon size of task, an employee in this class normally works as a team member under the general supervision of a crew leader; on small tasks the employee may function independently. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of the position. Does related work as required. Water Maintenance Worker I
Requirements
Full Performance Knowledge's, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics Good knowledge of the maintenance and service practices utilized in a water distribution system. Good knowledge of the tools and terminology as they relate to the operation of a water distribution system. Good knowledge of the preventative measures taken to eliminate work associated accidents. Skill in the use of hand and power tools. Ability to follow oral and simple written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees. Ability to perform the work as required. Mechanical aptitude. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of work experience or its part time equivalent, in the actual construction, maintenance or service phases of water distribution system water mains and appurtenances at least six (6) inches or larger.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT
When required to operate motor vehicles, employees must possess a valid non-CDL or CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle(s) being operated.
The Onondaga County Water Authority is a civil service agency under the jurisdiction of the Onondaga County Department of Personnel. Hiring is in accordance with Onondaga County and New York State civil service regulations. Many of the positions at OCWA are "competitive," which means that the applicant must have successfully completed a competitive examination given by the Onondaga County Department of Personnel and appear on an eligibility list derived from the examination. Notices of upcoming exams and eligibility requirements can be found on Onondaga County's web site or by contacting the Personnel Office directly. Other positions at OCWA are "non-competitive," which means that no examination is necessary. However, specific training and/or experience qualifications are required to be employed in these positions.