DPW Maintenance Trainee Employment Status:

Full-time FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Experience Required:

Two (2) years related experience (preferred)

Minimum Education Requirements :

High School Diploma/GED Certification/Licensing:

Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a valid commercial driver's license with Group A designation, tank endorsement and medical certificate within six months of hire.

Direct Supervisor:

DPW Supervisor Supervisory Responsibility:

None People Supervised:

Direct (0), Indirect (0)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, crawl, climb, reach, and maneuver where physical mobility is required to complete the duties of the job, may enter confined spaces.

Primary Work Location:

Outdoors Job Summary:

Under the direction of the DPW Supervisor, performs general maintenance, repair and physical labor duties within the water distribution and wastewater systems using a variety of vehicles and mechanical equipment. For training purposes, will perform the duties of a Maintenance Person I. Essential Job Functions An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential duties: Under the supervision of a senior employee, assists in the repair of malfunctions in the water distribution and wastewater system, travelling throughout the Township inspecting water meters, service lines, mains, and valves to determine problems. Assists in the installation and repair of water meters using hand tools and special gauges. Turns water services and mains on and off as necessary Participates in the repair and maintenance of new and existing water mains, manholes, fire hydrants, sewer lines, etc., inspecting taps and running new service lines when necessary. Performs job site restorations at work projects, filling in holes, recovering or patching roadways along with landscaping where necessary. Operates a variety of tools and equipment such as air compressor, metal locator, leak detector and various hand tools required to perform assigned tasks. Record status of work completed and material use for maintenance or repair projects. May Operate a truck or backhoe in the removal or hauling of materials, snow plowing, digging or backfilling trenches for concrete or metal pipe, or loading trucks. Perform related work as required. An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application: Knowledge Tools, materials, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment Relevant safety procedures and practices regarding maintenance and repair work Skills Operation of power equipment and tools Mechanical aptitude Active listening Oral and written communication Troubleshooting and determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it Abilities Work effectively with other employees and the public. Perform a variety of minor maintenance tasks. Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) Read and interpret maps and sketches of water and sewer distribution systems. Walk, crawl, climb, reach, and maneuver where physical mobility is required to complete the duties of the job Perform physical labor involving lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds on a routine basis.