Senior Water Utility Service Worker - City of Bessemer

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

04/24/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 21

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Bessemer is seeking a Senior Water Utility Service Worker to coordinate, assign and assist with the work involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water transmission/distribution systems (e.g., well water and pumps) and associated structures and devices (e.g., mains, service lines, meters, valves, and/or fire hydrants). Incumbents in this job class are expected to operate equipment used to inspect, maintain and repair of transmission/distribution systems (e.g., tapping machine, listening device, backhoe, bobcat, and trencher). Senior Water Utility Service Workers are required to monitor the operation of water systems and perform routine water quality tests.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Bessemer provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$22.30 - $34.60

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver’s license (with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's license within 6 months)

• Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Grade I Water Operator Certification with the ability to obtain Grade II Water Operator Certification as required by your jurisdiction.

• Experience leading projects to extend water mains and reconnect service lines.

• Experience operating a 6" tapping machine

• Experience repairing fireplugs.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Performs water utility preparatory and clean-up work, and assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water transmission/distribution systems (e.g., well water and pumps).

• Performs work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of water transmission/distribution systems (e.g., well water and pumps) and associated structures and devices (e.g., mains, service lines, meters, valves, and/or fire hydrants); includes line location.

• Operates equipment (e.g., tapping machine, listening device, backhoe, bobcat, and trencher) used in work on water transmission/distribution systems and in the inspection of grease control devices and wastewater sampling to include hand tools, such as hand or line location tools.

• Ensures tools and equipment are available (e.g., trucks/warehouses are stocked with the necessary materials, tools, and equipment), assembled, and in proper working order.

• Coordinates projects by determining personnel and materials needed and directing the work of a water utility service crew in order to ensure that work is completed according to plans, specifications, and safety standards.

• Monitors the operation of water system and performs routine water quality tests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as roadways and construction sites. Work may involve using various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, and power tools such as saws, pumps, drills and Heavy Equipment such as back hoes, excavators, etc. May be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic or near animal or wildlife such as snakes, rodents, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.