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Utility Serviceman - Water Distribution Department

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The City of Alliance

Alliance, OH (In Person)

$45,594 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Job Description

The City of Alliance is anticipating an opening in the Water Distribution Department.
GENERAL:
Performs tasks necessary to carry out the duties of the Distribution Department, which are primarily to construct, install and maintain water and sewer lines and their appurtenances; to maintain and repair equipment associated with the water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs and dams, water towers and lift stations. Also assist other City Departments as needed.
EXAMPLES OF JOB ASSIGNMENTS
: Employees in this position are expected to carry out job assignments that range in normal description from highly skilled to labor. Examples include making taps, setting valves, repairing pumps, laying brick, as well as shoveling sand and gravel, mixing mud, cleaning equipment, or sweeping floors. Employees are expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions and must be capable of working in trenches up to fifteen feet deep. Preference will be given for experience in the troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of process equipment.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be physically fit to do all duties assigned.
Must be able to:
  • Rake and shovel dirt, sand, and gravel
  • Climb up into equipment, down into excavations distances up to 15 feet (with ladder)
  • Pick up items from ground and place on truck weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Kneel and lower items weighing up to 10 pounds into an excavation
  • Look over both shoulders while seated to operate equipment and vehicle.
Must be a high school graduate, able to read and write well, with the math aptitude to perform basic algebra. Candidate must possess or obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 6 months and a Class 1 EPA license within 30 months of hire date.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT
Employees in this position must be able to properly and efficiently operate any of the departments tools and equipment, including but not limited to the following: Backhoe, excavator, loader, dump truck, sewer jet, vac-all, air compressor, jack hammer, street drill, cut-off-saw, cutting torch, welder, grinder, laser, auto level, sewer camera, tapping machine, rototiller, mowers, tractors, weed eaters, chain saw, air blower, trencher, wrenches, impact tools, hammer, sledge hammer, shovel, rake, ladder, screw drivers, drills, saws, meter reading gun, magnetic locator, scope, chlorine residual analyzer. This position will answer to the Water/Sewer Superintendent. 1) Hourly rates will be based on 40 hours per week, 2,080 per year. 2) Starting wage is $21.92 per hour. Applications are available at the Mayor's Office, 504 E. Main Street, Alliance, Ohio 44601. Applications must be returned to the Mayor's Office by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Please go to the City of Alliance website and download our employment application at www.cityofalliance.com. Please print, fill-out and return by mail to: Mayor's office, 2nd floor, 504 East Main St. Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.92 per hour
Benefits:
Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
Work Location:
In person