Salary
See Position Description
Location
2002 - Water
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
CS2025-047
Department
2002 - Public Utilities - Water
Division
200255 - Plants
Opening Date
05/30/2025
Closing Date
6/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT # 2025-047 CS
APPROVED C.S.C. MEETING MINUTES 5/23/2025
WATER PIPE REPAIR UNIT LEADER (OPEN)
FILING OF APPLICATION:
Application must be made electronically through the City of Cleveland’s web site:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland
THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PERIOD IS FROM 12:01 A.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025 UNTIL 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:59 PM ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025.
SALARY: The prevailing salary for this position as established by Ordinance of the Council of the City of Cleveland is $27.80 - $29.76 per hour.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES
Under general supervision, oversees and performs work in the installation and maintenance of the water supply distribution system. Performs related tasks as required. TYPICAL TASKS: Supervises, instructs, and assists workers in the installation and maintenance work of the water distribution system. Locates and installs valves and service connection boxes, mains, and connections. Installs pitometers. Resets to grade valves boxes, service connection boxes, and cover rings. Inspects, tests, and repairs mains. Cleans mains and boxes. Investigates complaints involving water leaks and poor pressures. Does excavating and to makes backfills. Tests lines and connections, broken valves, and broken fire hydrants. Inspects fire mains. Repacks valves. Operates air compressors, air hammers, and pumps. Cleans fountains, piers, hydrant parts, vaults, pits, and water troughs. Cuts and threads pipe. Taps main pipes. Reads meters. Takes water samples. Checks tools and materials. Drives a truck. Makes out daily reports and time cards. Supervises a water service crew in the Pipe Repair Section.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED required. The equivalent of three years of full-time paid experience in the repair of water pipes required. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds. Must have a working knowledge of the water distribution system. Must have completed OSHA Excavation Safety training. Valid State of Ohio Distribution License (I or II) and basic computer literacy are preferred. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.
Supplemental Information
NOTE: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the filing period unless otherwise stated.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability.
NOTE: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.
The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
Employer
City of Cleveland
Address
601 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio, 44114
Phone
216-664-2493
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