Water Services Worker 2

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Bella Vista Property Owners Association

Department: Water Department

Department #: 68

Reports to: Water Superintendent

Safety Rating: High

Prepared Date: May 2025

Position Summary

The Water Services Worker 2 leads a water maintenance crew and operates heavy equipment in connection with the installation and repair of water mains and new services. May require independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters without direct supervision. Will work under the direct supervision of the Water Superintendent.

Requirements, Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Provides support for the department. In addition to other duties as assigned, will operate heavy equipment in connection with the installation and repair of water mains and water services. Will be responsible for operating a backhoe and various pieces of excavation equipment as well as maintaining equipment.

Repairs broken water mains and/or service connections.
Install new water services in a timely manner.
Drives a dump truck with trailer.
Excavates ditches with a backhoe with the assistance of a Water Service Worker 1.
Excavates around utility cables in locating water mains.
Taps water mains for new services and main tie-ins.
Backfills ditches and repairs streets and yards.
Assists in flushing, locating water lines, and valves.
Conducts complaint investigations and troubleshoot issues.
Participates in a “standby” rotation, being on standby for a week at a time, typically once every 5 to 6 weeks.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises one employee in the water services department. (Distinguishing feature between this class and Water Service Worker 1 is that this class operates the heavy equipment requiring a higher degree of skill.). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

Must have a one-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A within 6 months.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Distribution Grade 3 Water Operator License.
Must be 21 years of age or older.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Greater than 50 pounds may require a team lift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Specific required movements include the following: trunk-bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, and carry, arm’s reach, and leg-lifts. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, the air could be affected by the work area, and generally void of pollutants, may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, depending on the weather inside/outside the work area.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Bella Vista POA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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