WR Trades Associate I, II, III (Repair & Maintenance)

Full Job Description

Job Description
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.

Essential Duties

• The Water Resources Trades Associate I class is responsible for assisting with daily maintenance and repair of water distribution and collection lines.
• The Water Resources Trades Associate II class is responsible for having specialized knowledge in area of assignment, researching problems, and maintaining work reports.
• 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.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications
Water Resources Trades Associate I- Grade A12(3)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Valid Driver's License
• Georgia Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Water Resources Trades Associate II - Grade B21(3)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Two years of related work experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Georgia Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• Confined Space Certification must be obtained within 6 months.

Water Resources Trades Associate III - Grade B23(3)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. AND
• Four years of related work experience
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency
• Georgia Commercial Driver's License must be obtained within 12 months of employment
• Confined Space Certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment

*An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the jobs listed above will also be considered.

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click one of the links below:
Water Resources Trades Associate I
Water Resources Trades Associate II
Water Resources Trades Associate III

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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