Maintenance Worker

City of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking workers for maintenance and replacement of water mains, hydrants, valves, and service lines, supporting skilled crews and operating trucks and equipment outdoors.

This role requires physical work, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to obtain a Kansas Class A CDL within six months. Expect varied shifts, weather exposure, and possible overnight operations.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience operating construction/utility vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Valid Kansas Driver's License.
• Ability to acquire a Class A CDL within six months of employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Six months of experience with water utility system operation (preferred).
• Valid Class A CDL license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction and repair of water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, and related facilities.
• Assist in installing, operating, repairing, and replacing water distribution system appurtenances.
• Operate a truck and assist in loading/unloading materials such as sand, stone, cement, pipes, brick, gravel, dirt, and other similar items.
• Operate heavy equipment with attachments, various types of tools and equipment.
• Dig ditches and other excavations.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Map reading

Communication

Job description

This is work in the maintenance and replacement of water mains, hydrants, valves, and service lines. These employees perform semiskilled maintenance tasks or assist skilled workers in the performance of maintenance work. Employees also perform skilled, safe operation of trucks and other powered equipment, including any attached mechanical equipment. The primary emphasis of the job is on the performance of a variety of tasks which require general mechanical ability rather than a high degree of skill in any particular trade. Work is supervised and inspected while in process and upon completion by a supervisor.

This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity and/or emergency response operations that would include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions.

Current Openings

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Locations

Exact location will be determined at hire.

• 2911 E 33rd St N
• 1825 S McLean Blvd

Bargaining Unit

Service Employee's International (SEIU)

**Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**

**Posting may close at any time **

• Assist in construction and repair of water mains, valves, hydrants, service lines, and related facilities.
• Assist in installing, operating, repairing, and replacing water distribution system appurtenances.
• Perform minor servicing work on equipment, such as refueling, lubricating, washing, and making minor adjustments.
• Operate a truck and assist in loading and unloading materials such as sand, stone, cement, pipes, brick, gravel, dirt, and other similar items.
• Operate heavy equipment with attachments, various types of tools and equipment.
• Dig ditches and other excavations.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Ability to acquire (within 120 days of start date) and maintain a valid Kansas class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with air brake endorsement. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Willingness to work under conditions that are sometimes unpleasant, where safety equipment must be worn, and safety procedures followed.
• Ability to maneuver self into and/or onto vehicular equipment with two foot steep first step, and onto frame or fender as required to perform fluid/filter check daily or as needed.
• Some knowledge of and ability to use the basic tools and equipment applicable to water utility operations and maintenance, or similar work.
• Ability to physically tolerate operating and riding heavy equipment for long periods of time.
• Ability to shovel snow, sand, gravel, asphalt, to or from dump truck bed.
• Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, pavement construction, and windy conditions.
• Ability to swing a 20 pound sledgehammer safely and effectively against brick, concrete, or similar substances.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 90 pounds or up to 150 pounds with the assistance of another.
• Ability to operate a power saw and concrete saw safely and effectively.
• Ability to operate a jackhammer safely and effectively, including meeting a minimum height requirement of 5’5‘.
• Ability to be continuously performing tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk about (up to a half mile at a time) for most of an eight hour shift.
• Ability to enter and exit excavations that may be as narrow as 24‘ in diameter.
• Ability to read and understand a map for directions and technical information related to assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Six months of experience in the operation of construction/utility vehicle or heavy equipment.
• A valid Kansas Driver's License.
• Ability to acquire a Class A CDL within six months of employment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Six months of experience with water utility system operation and maintenance.
• A valid Class A CDL license.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.