​Performs specialized work required to maintain and repair the town's water distribution and waste water collection systems, town streets and right-of-ways, operating related equipment and facilities, performing regular, recurring and non-routine tasks to ensure town public services operate safely and efficiently. 

Distinguishing Feature of the Class 
An employee in this class performs specialized skilled work repairing and replacing water and waste water collection systems. Work involves installing services, digging up and replacing water and waste water pipes, repairing leaks and service lines, repairing malfunctioning water meters, and raising valves and repairing, paving and maintaining streets, maintenance of drainage ditches and culverts. Employee is also responsible for grading and repairing area, operating heavy motorized equipment (backhoe, dump trucks, trailers, ditching machines), servicing fire hydrants and tapping into water and waste water lines. Work is primarily performed outdoors, in every kind of weather conditions, and in wet, muddy, and sometimes confined working spaces. Employee must exercise initiative and some independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and finesse in working in contact with customers and the general public. Reports to the Crew Leader 

Duties and Responsibilities 
Essential Duties and Tasks 
Assist work crews with installation, repairing and replacing water and waste water lines; organizes materials, equipment, studies maps, blueprints, diagrams, water and waste water line schematics before going to site or sending work crew to site. 
Maintain and promote excellent relations and communications with co-workers. This includes sharing the heavy duty of the work load to maintain balance. 
As a member of crew, install and repair main water and waste water lines. This includes excavating to grade, laying and aligning pipe and using special tapping equipment to install valves, lateral water and waste water lines, blow offs, hydrants and meters. As necessary, block off work area and re-route traffic with consideration for public safety and convenience. Accomplish hookups and flush to test installations according to established procedures. 
Operates dump trucks and loaders, transporting materials and equipment to and from worksites; transports machinery, dirt, gravel, etc. 
Operates motorized equipment used in the maintenance and distribution operations of the public works department including a backhoe, ditching machines, boring machines, and other equipment used in the installation and repair of water and waste water mains, water and waste water services, pumps, valve boxes, hydrants, and associated fixtures. 
Responds to calls for breaks in water and waste water lines; evaluates condition of lines and repairs leaks. Flexibility to respond to emergency 24-hour shift requirements for calls-in from off-duty hours. 
Performs general carpentry work in renovation and repair of water and waste water station facilities. 
Operates utility trucks to transport supplies to work sites. 
Perform work in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and within mandated and appropriate safety standards. 
Wash and clean departments service trucks as needed. 
Serves as backup meter reader. 
Performs connect/disconnects as needed. 
Performs other related work as required. 
Assist recovery crews during and after storms as needed. 
Assist Environmental Health with mosquito spraying. 
May perform duties of similar complexity in any town department as required or assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities as relates to assigned areas of specialization. 
Skilled and competent operator of maintenance equipment used by the town's Operations Department. 
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to the type work being performed. 
Good knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations and standards and of town and department policies and procedures. 
Good knowledge of the properties, utilization, and care of the materials, tools and equipment used. 
Ability to read charts, diagrams, and blueprints. 
Ability to use data collection devices. 
Ability to estimate distance and direction of underground systems to locate the source of a problem and determine where to excavate. 
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, and the general public. 

Physical Requirements 
Work is performed prima1ily out-of-doors involving moderate risks, discomfort, or unpleasantness such as a high level of noise; dust, grease or mud; moving vehicles or machines; cold, hot and/or wet weather. Normal safety precautions are required; and the incumbent may wear some protective clothing and equipment such as rain and snow gear, boots, goggles, and gloves. Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven surfaces; and recurring bending, crouching, stooping and reaching; and occasional lifting of moderately heavy items. Work requires average physical agility and dexterity. 

Special Requirements 
Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record, CDL preferred. 
Ability to be certified as Competent Person at job sites. 
Must have, or be able to gain quickly, through knowledge of WIS HA and OSHA trenching and shoring laws. 
Desirable Education and Experience 
High school graduate, GED, with three years of progressively responsible work experience in the utilities or general maintenance and trades areas, with some supervisory experience; or any combination of education and experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work.