We are seeking a Water / Wastewater Utility Worker for assignment in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems, and wastewater collection and treatment systems on an assigned shift

Hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

** This position has a pay rate of $18.10/hr **

** Candidates with plumbing, mechanical, landscaping or irrigation experience will be good fit **

- Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on water treatment and/or distribution system

- Installs operates and repairs water distribution and collection systems including mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water valves, PRV’s and water meters

- Reads and monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

- Starts and stops equipment, and operates valves to route and control flow

- Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, pumps, tools, and other stationary and portable equipment

- Performs routine inspection of vehicles and equipment; performs minor maintenance and lubrication of machinery such as changing oil and greasing equipment

- Maintains grounds and buildings: cuts grass, weeds, and brush; trims trees and bushes; rakes grass, leaves and trash; seeds and cares for lawns and ornamental plantings

- Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment and tools required to load, unload, haul, and spread sand, gravel, dirt and digs and refills ditches and trenches

- Carries or holds materials, supplies, and tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel

- Maintains records to accurately reflect pump hours, gallons pumping rate, gallons of chemical applied, kilowatt hours and facility appearance

- Reads and records water meter readings

- Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner

- Performs other duties as required

- High School Diploma or GED

- A valid Drivers License

- Familiarity with hand and power tools