Water Pipe Repair Unit Leader - Examination

Application Period: Electronic applications accepted through the City of Cleveland’s website: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland. Application period: 12:01 AM on Friday, January 16, 2026 until 11:59 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Salary: $27.80 – $29.76 per hour.

Examination Information: 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: Under general supervision, oversees and performs work in the installation and maintenance of the water supply distribution system. Performs related tasks as required.

• 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 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: High School Diploma or GED required. 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 working knowledge of the water distribution system. Must have completed OSHA Excavation Safety and ODOT Traffic Control 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement: 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.