The purpose of this position is to perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of water or wastewater facilities, systems, equipment and grounds.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Ensure proper maintenance of vehicles, equipment and tools by cleaning and checking after use.
• Reports defects or needed repairs to supervisor as necessary.
• Assist in the installation and operation of temporary traffic control measures.
• Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety standards, including: confined space; trenching and shoring and lock-out, tag-out.
• Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.
• Maintains records of work activities and inventory of equipment, tools and supplies.
• Assist Operators with daily tasks associated with assignments.

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Conducts job-related errands
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate within established guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with utilities construction, maintenance and repair activities which include: dump truck, forklift, front loader, tractor, mower, weed eater, power tools, hand tools and gas monitoring equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
• Ability to respond to 24 hour call-out.
• Ability to exert heavy to extremely heavy physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials weighing 20-50 pounds; may occasionally involve objects and materials up to 100 pounds.
• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease or pathogenic substances.

Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) to twelve (12) months experience involving utilities construction, maintenance and repair, mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair or general building maintenance.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana drivers license.

The City of Carmel, Indiana, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities