Water Services Worker 04 - (24-WS-813009-392)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title: Water Services Worker 04 Job Code: S0285 Supervises Directly: No New or Revised: New Regular or At-Will: Regular Date Last Revised: 5/23/24 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Compensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union: Union Department Name and Division: Water Repair Salary Schedule: Regular Wage Service (RW) Cost Center Code: 813009 Grade: RW04 Essential Position: Yes Reports To: Foreman, Water Services EEO Code: Skilled Craft Workers Work Format In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Water Services Worker 04 serves as a crewmember, and under the guidance of a journeyman worker, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled basic assignments in support of the operation and maintenance of the water supply system under the overall guidance of the Foreman.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs basic manual, recurring and semiskilled tasks.
• Assists with preventative maintenance, repair and replacement of mains and service lines.
• Cleans and restores work sites after jobs are completed to ensure that worksites are left in a neat, safe and acceptable condition.
• Assists in the setup of traffic control, directing traffic, arranging safety blocks and safety signals, erecting barricades and warning devices.
• Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel. Operates tools, equipment and non CDL vehicles to accomplish work.
• Gathers information for use in daily work reports.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate Foreman.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers throughout the department.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an

individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are

provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience: None Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate Required Skills: Communication Knowledge of processes and methods used in performing the work, operating equipment, vehicles, and tools needed to perform Required Licenses & Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License Required Languages: English Physical Requirements: Able to work shift work, holidays, and weekends, on-call during scheduled hours, overtime during emergencies Able to work in extreme cold/hot temperatures (indoors/outdoors) Able to work in water-filled and muddy ditches Able to work in noisy environment Able to lift 50 pounds

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience: N/A Preferred Education Requirements: N/A Preferred Skills: N/A

• The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table 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 responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.

• Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
• Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities".

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com.