Operator, Field (Water Construction)

Kentucky League of Cities; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Murray is seeking a labor-skilled worker to assist in the construction and maintenance of its water distribution and wastewater collection systems. You will operate equipment, perform taps and line work, and help with maintenance of the plant and meters.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license; prior related experience is preferred. The role requires heavy physical labor, including lifting over 50 lbs, in varied weather conditions and

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the construction, installation, maintenance, cleanliness, and repair of water and wastewater systems, including lines, valves, meters.
• Makes water and wastewater taps.
• Lays lines, locates lines, repairs leaks, and replaces valves as needed.
• Performs landscaping duties and repairs completed work sites.
• Maintains and updates line and valve locations.
• Supports maintenance of the physical plant and related facilities.
• Performs various maintenance duties including concrete work and plumbing.
• Operates motorized equipment safely and efficiently.
• Detects malfunctions in vehicles and equipment and reports issues; assists with preventive maintenance.
• Cleans and stores equipment and tools after use.
• Assists with meter inspections.
• Performs additional duties as requested by other divisions/departments.
• Completes required continuing education classes.

Skills

Heavy lifting capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, performs skilled and manual labor work activities in the construction and maintenance of the water and water distribution and wastewater collections systems; operates equipment assigned to division; assists other divisions/departments as requested; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists in the construction, installation, maintenance, cleanliness, and repair of the water and wastewater collection systems, including lines, valves, meters, etc.
• Makes water and wastewater taps.
• Lays lines, locates lines, locates, and repairs leaks, lubricates, and/or replaces valves, etc.
• Performs landscaping duties, repairing previous work sites.
• Assists with updating line and valve locations.
• Assists in the maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the physical plant.
• Assists in all types of maintenance duties, including pouring and finishing concrete, plumbing, etc.
• Operates motorized equipment safely and efficiently.
• Detects malfunctions in vehicles and equipment and reports all problems to supervisor; assists with maintenance (including preventive maintenance) on vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans and properly stores equipment and tools after use.
• Assists with meter inspections.
• Assists other divisions/departments as requested.
• Completes required continuing education classes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license.
• Prior related experience preferred.

MUST BE ABLE TO:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, employees, the general public.
• Perform heavy labor for extended periods of time, often during adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work involves sitting at a desk or table
• Work is performed outdoors regardless of weather conditions, requiring intermittent standing, walking, stooping
• Must lift objects over 50 lbs.
• Exposed to machinery and its moving parts
• Required to be in high places, confined spaces, and using stairs and ladders
• Exposed to fumes, chemicals, and toxic substances as a requirement of the job.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess, or obtain, within the first 18 months of employment, and maintain a level I or class I certification in Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection. Then must work toward completing all operator qualifications (Class III Water Distribution certification and Class III Wastewater Collections certification)

Salary Information: $19.41 – $25.43/hour, nonexempt
Application Deadline: 10/12/2026

City of Murray
Human Resources
500 Main Street
Murray, KY 42071

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