Water Services Worker 06 - (26-WS-813006-392)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Water Services Worker 06

Job Code:

S0175

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date Last Revised:

2/24/2026

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Union

Division:

Department:

Operations

Water - Distribution

Salary Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code:

813006

Grade:

RW06

Essential Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Foreman, Water Services

EEO Code:

Skilled Craft Workers

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia . We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Water Services Worker 06, as a crewmember, performs basic regular and recurring assignments in support of the operation and maintenance of the water supply system under the overall guidance of the Foreman or a journeyman worker.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Performs various manual, recurring and semiskilled tasks.

- Participates in preventative maintenance, repair and replacement of mains and service lines.

- Assists in the operation of valves and hydrants to facilitate pressure tests, disinfection tests, main and services activation and other purposes such as cross-connection inspection and flow tests.

- Cleans and restores work sites after jobs are completed to ensure that worksites are left in a neat, safe and acceptable condition.

- Assists in the setup of traffic control, directs traffic, arranges safety blocks and safety signals, erects barricades and warning devices.

- Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.

- Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel. Operates tools, equipment and non CDL vehicles to accomplish work.

- Gathers information for use in daily work reports.

Works shift work, holidays and weekends.

Works on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority and is required to work overtime during emergencies.

- Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities : N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers throughout the department.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

One (1) year of experience working in the installation and/or maintenance of water services and cross-connection devices.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Required Skills:

Basic knowledge of DC Water and sewer distribution and sewer systems and interaction of other utility systems.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Basic knowledge of the processes and methods used in performing the work, operating the equipment, vehicles, and tools needed to perform assignments.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License.

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

Works in water-filled and muddy ditches.

Subject to noise.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water :

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and well-being.

- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.