What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Fieldman position at Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD)?
Distribution Fieldman
DEPARTMENT: Distribution
REPORTS TO: Crew Lead
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm (some flexibility with hours)
Position Summary:
The Distribution Fieldman performs routine duties to install, maintain, repair, and replace components of the water distribution system and removal of residuals from the raw water storage reservoir that are important to the delivery of safe and reliable drinking water. This position will involve physical labor, use of hand tools, and heavy equipment, and may assist other departments to ensure water delivery throughout the system. Additionally, this position assists in the regulatory compliance and efficient operations of the District.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Perform routine maintenance, repair, replacement and installation on the existing water system which includes, but is not limited to: water main repairs, valve operation and replacement, water service line installation & replacements, meter move-outs, system flushing, and fire hydrants repair & replacement.
- Perform routine duties such as:
- Operate District vehicles, service trucks, heavy equipment such as backhoe, excavator, bobcat, and dump trucks
- Operate power tools such as saws and jack hammers and hand tools
- Perform daily inspection of vehicles/equipment
- Ability to complete tasks, when necessary, without the direction of the Crew Leader and/or Foreman
- Assist in contacting cities to coordinate tasks like road closures, flagging, and salting roads
- Assist in keeping work areas clean and restoring work area when job is complete
- Perform general maintenance activities, basic housekeeping, and fabrication of stock for inventory (i.e. double yokes, pressure regulators, risers)
- Ability to increase knowledge of department operations and of the water system by rotating between crews to contribute to the efficient delivery of water.
- Ability to interact with the public and customers to notify of water service interruptions/ restoration, and direct complaints or concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Ability to communicate to Crew Leader, Foreman and/or Supervisor issues that may hinder the efficient operation of the department/District.
- Complies with company policies, including but not limited to safety concerns and incident reporting.
- This description describes only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- A background in construction or related field preferred
- General working knowledge of use of hand tools and heavy equipment
Skilled In:
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read, write and use basic arithmetic and grammar
- Ability to work with customers and other employees in a courteous manner
- Basic computer skills
- Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative, and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.
Licensing/Certifications:
- Commercial Driving License (CDL) is preferred or able to obtain within six months of employment
- Class IV Distribution License or willingness to obtain when eligible
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This job requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, reaching, standing, sitting, lifting, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Heavy Work: exerting up to 125 pounds. Environmental conditions: subject to extreme heat, cold, humidity, wetness, noise, vibration and muddy/slippery situations. Hazardous conditions: moving parts & equipment/tools, chemicals, exposure to equipment exhaust fumes and other gases when digging. Extended hours and overtime work is required/needed.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Northern Kentucky Water District employs qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity, as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability.