Field Service Tech I - Line Maintenance

Midwestcityok; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

The City of Midwest City is accepting applications for Field Services Tech I in the Line Maintenance department. This entry-level role trains toward obtaining an OK Commercial Class B license with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement and ODEQ water/wastewater certifications within one year of hire. Must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Training toward a CDL is required. Starting salary is $18.1494/hr with benefits; position is safety/security sensitive and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Actively pursuing or obtaining OK CDL Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement within one year of hire.
• ODEQ Class D water and wastewater certifications within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, dump trucks, excavation equipment and other tools to maintain City-owned water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Install, repair and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure and other public property as part of Line Maintenance.
• No previous experience required; safety/security sensitive position with pre-employment and random drug testing.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OK CDL Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement within 1 year

ODEQ Class D water and wastewater certifications within 1 year

Job description

The City of Midwest City is currently accepting applications for Field Services Tech I in the Line Maintenance department. The incumbent operates equipment such as trucks, tractors and mowers, dump trucks, excavation equipment and motorized rodder machinery and uses a variety of power and hand tools in the installation, repair and maintenance of City owned water distribution system and waste water collection system and other public property. This is an entry-level position as the incumbent trains in preparation to test for and obtain an OK Commercial Class "B" drivers license with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement, as well as ODEQ Class "D" water and wastewater certifications. The incumbent is eligible to reclass to a Line Maintenance Field Services Tech II upon obtaining either their required CDL or both required ODEQ certifications. Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must possess and maintain a valid Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable. Must obtain an OK Commercial Class "B" drivers license with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement within one (1) year of hire. Must obtain ODEQ Class "D" water and wastewater certifications within one (1) year of hire. Previous experience in the water and waste water field preferred. Excavation equipment, including backhoe or track hoe and shoring equipment is desired. Must be at least 18 years old. This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening. Starting Salary: $18.1494/hr. w/Benefits. Apps accepted until filled. EOE.