The City of Dover is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Water Service Person in the Water & Wastewater Utility Department. The primary duties of this position are to resolve customer complaints and perform preventive maintenance on water meters and fire hydrants. The position is responsible for assigned tasks. The position works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

Job Responsibilities

• Answers customer service calls involving high water bills; locates cause for excessive charges.
• Inspect new home meters.
• Changes out water meters as required.
• Corrects errors in meter readings.
• Performs flow tests on fire hydrants.
• Coordinates with contractors on water meter installation, ensuring compliance with City codes and ordinances.
• Keeps records/logs of servicing and maintenance activities.
• Completes work orders; notifies appropriate personnel to resolve problems outside the scope of the Water Service Worker.
• When an individual is on-call, they are permitted to use a general-purpose vehicle for commuting purposes.

Required Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
• Requires valid Delaware Driver License. Commercial Driver License required.
• Requires six months of related experience.

To view the entire job description, please visit, https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on DOE Union Employees

Compensation

• Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)