Water Operations - Valve & Hydrant Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Valve and Hydrant Specialist Department: Water Operations Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm Union: Pittsburgh Joint Collective Bargaining Committee (PJCBC) Rate: $35.034 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Under the supervision of the Manager, Field Operations, monitor and repair water leaks of any kind; install, replace, and repair hydrants, valves, and fittings. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Repair and replace water hydrants, valves, ferrules, tapping tees and tapping valves; make taps and drill ferrules. - Repair property damaged by water related accidents; lays and repairs water lines; operates valves and hydrants. - Locate water line leaks manually or by electronic devices as needed. - Digs, backfills, and taps holes as assigned, shores excavation as required. - Perform work in accordance with City and department safety and operating rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. - Sketch and take accurate measurements of installations; keep record of work activities such as painting, inspecting, testing, repairing, or replacing valves and hydrants. - Flush water lines; as well as installs and adjusts curb extensions, and valve boxes as required. - Makes repairs to sidewalk...