WR Trades Associate I, II, III - Repair and Maintenance

Class Summary Hiring Salary Range: Water Resources Trades Associate I $34,789 - $39,573 Water Resources Trades Associate II $41,062 - $47,222 Water Resources Trades Associate III $48,658 - $55,957 ABOUT THE POSITION: This class is responsible for having specialized knowledge in area of assignment, researching problems, providing customer service, and maintaining work reports. This is a field customer service position and duties in this category may include operation of various complex vehicles and equipment and performing associated duties in the construction, repair and maintenance of public utilities, water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, meters and valves. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Water Resources Trades Associate I The Water Resources Trades Associate I class is responsible for assisting with daily maintenance and repair of water distribution and collection lines. This position is a Grade A12(3). * High School Diploma or G.E.D.; * or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above; * Valid Driver's License; * Georgia Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment. Water Resources Trades Associate II The Water Resources Trades Associate II class is responsible for having specialized knowledge in area of assignment, researching problems, and maintaining work reports. This position is a Grade B21(3). * High School Diploma or G.E.D.; * Valid Driver's License; * Two years of related work experience; * or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above; * Georgia Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment; * Confined Space Certification must be obtained within 6 months. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. Water Resources Trades Associate III The Water Resources Trades Associate III class is responsible for serving as a lead to lower staff and is proficient in most areas of assignment; some positions may supervise limited staff or serve as a lead worker in the absence of the supervisor. This position is a Grade B23(3). * High School Diploma or G.E.D. * Valid Driver's License from state of residency * Four years of related work experience * or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above * Georgia Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment * Confined Space Certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click one of the below links: * Water Resources Trades Associate I * Water Resources Trades AssociateII * Water Resources Trades Associate III Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Note:The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. Additional Information Department of Water Resources The Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources is a publicly-owned utility, committed to providing excellent water, waste water and storm water services at the best possible value to the citizens of Gwinnett County. The department is widely recognized for service excellence in the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and 226 pump stations. In addition, DWR maintains 3,667 miles of water lines, 2,654 miles of sewer lines and 1,325 miles of storm water pipe. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledge to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable, resource. For more information about this department, pleaseclick here. About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: * Hiring Process * FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@.

Created: 2024-11-02