Job Description
Salary: $52,039.00 - $60,202.00 Annually
Location : Parks & Streets- City hall Room 502, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POSTING
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 02/06/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Fee: $0.00
RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application.
THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.
FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)
Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.
Distinguishing Features of the Class This position is skilled repetitive manual labor work involving responsibility for efficiently making plumbing installations and performing maintenance work on the city water system. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Caulker Supervisor and directions are received as to work to be performed. No supervision is exercised over employees.
Examples of work (Illustration Only) Installs, checks, relocates and reconditions valves, valve boxes, hydrants, water mains and special fittings;
-checks service lines;
Installs taps on water mains;
Operates distribution system valves to segregate areas affected by water main breaks and makes repairs to restore water service;
Makes excavations and backfills;
Assists in the operation of jackhammer and soil tamper machines;
Pours lead and caulks joints to make repairs to existing cast iron water mains;
Installs mechanical pipe fittings for repair or new pipe installations;
Shuts off and turns on water pumps;
Maintains tools, supplies and equipment relative to water distribution repairs;
Drives repair truck to and from job sites;
- may perform preventive maintenance to vehicles;
- periodically cleans assigned repair crew truck and appurtenances;
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications Promotional Applicants must have continuous and permanent status as a Water Service Worker for one year.
Applicants must have an additional year of full-time experience in the installation or maintenance work involving water mains and/or service lines.
Open Competitive Applicants must have one year of full-time experience in the installation or maintenance work involving water mains and/or service lines.
Special Requirement for both Promotional and Open Competitive Applicants must possess and present a current Class B New York State Commercial Driver's License within six months of date of appointment and maintained during length of employment.
Additional Information Good knowledge of the tools, equipment and terminology relating to the maintenance of a water distribution system;
Ability to pour lead and caulk joints as required;
Ability to perform heavy labor for extended periods of time;
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions;
Ability to work under adverse weather conditions;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.
Our offerings include:
-Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
-New York State Retirement System
-Deferred Compensation Plan
-Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Liberal holidays & vacation
-Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Relocation, Flexible hours,