Middlesex Water Company

Hydrant Painter

Dover, DE

$35,360-$37,440

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Hydrant Painter – Seasonal (12 Weeks)

Are we RIGHT for you?

The word RIGHT stands for what we VALUE: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Honesty and Teamwork.

Why join our team?

Tidewater Utilities, Inc. has been Delaware’s premiere water company since 1964. We have created a work environment that promotes professional development and finding your passion. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.

Job Summary:

The hydrant painter will be under the supervision of the Distribution Manager to locate company owned fire hydrants, clear debris, cut overgrown vegetation, remove rust/peeling paint and neatly repaint hydrants. The duration of this position will be up to twelve (12) weeks.

Work Performed:

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Locate hydrants using TUI system maps.

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Clear debris and overgrown vegetation from around the hydrant.

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Prepare the hydrant surface by scraping, brushing and priming.

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Carefully and neatly paint hydrants so as to avoid dripping paint on nearby private property and sidewalks.

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May be required to pull a cart throughout housing developments with painting supplies.

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Operate Company vehicles in a safe, courteous, and responsible manner.

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Maintain records of newly painted hydrants.

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Secure vehicles, tools, equipment, and maps when not in use.

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Follow safety training and safe work practices.

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Act courteous to customers and the public.

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Other tasks as assigned by the Distribution Foreman.

Physical Demands:

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Frequent standing, sitting, walking and driving

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Routinely using hand tools, power tools

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Routinely bending, crouching, kneeling

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Occasionally lifting and carrying object(s) weighing as much as 50 pounds unassisted

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Routinely walking on uneven ground and slopes

Qualifications:

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High school education.

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Valid Driver’s License.

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Capable to work well with others and without direct supervision.

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Must be able to bend, squat, lift, and walk.

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Must adhere to the Company’s Safety Policies and Procedures.

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Must wear company supplied PPE during the work day.

American With Disabilities Act:

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Climbing Ability

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Visual Acuity

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Manual Dexterity

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Heavy Lifting

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Normal Hearing

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Walking Ability

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Must Be Able To Smell

Compensation:

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Salary Range $17 - $18 per hour

Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and have a valid driver’s license.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for the position, or are currently employed by Middlesex Water Company will be contacted.

Middlesex Water Company and its' subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.