Public Service Worker I- Water/ Sewer Department (Express)

City of Independence, Missouri; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Independence, Missouri in the United States seeks a municipal laborer to perform manual labor for streets, parks, the airport, and other city facilities. Under supervision, duties include mowing, trash disposal, vehicle operation, and maintenance of city assets.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED and willingness to work nights, overtime, and weekends. A current Kansas driver’s license is required by this role, with eligibility after 720 hours of provisional hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Some knowledge of maintenance of public grounds and facilities.
• Ability to operate trucks and light equipment.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of trucks, light equipment and lawn care tools.
• Ability to listen to, follow and communicate oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with a small team.

Responsibilities

• Mows and trims lawns and brush.
• Picks up and disposes of trash and brush.
• Drives vehicles and operates light equipment.
• Maintains city vehicles.
• Repairs streets, manholes, street signs, and water and sewer lines.
• Installs water meters and dig meter boxes.
• Serves airport equipment and grounds.
• Assists with maintenance of Memorial Hall as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Public grounds maintenance

Operate trucks

Lawn care tools

Oral & written communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year maintenance/labor experience preferred

Tools

Trucks and light equipment

Job description

Basic Function

Under supervision, performs a variety of manual labor in the construction and maintenance of streets, parks, airport, and other municipal buildings or grounds.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Mows and trim lawns and brush
• Picks-up and disposes of trash and brush
• Drives vehicles and operates light equipment
• Maintains city vehicles
• Repairs streets, manholes, street signs, and water and sewer lines
• Installs water meters and dig meter boxes
• Services airport equipment and grounds
• Assists with maintenance of Memorial Hall as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor
• Some knowledge of maintenance of public grounds and facilities
• Ability to operate trucks and light equipment
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of trucks, light equipment and lawn care tools
• Ability to listen to, follow and communicate oral and written instructions
• Ability to work well with a small team

Education and Experience

• Completion of high school or GED required
• One year of experience as a laborer or maintenance worker preferred

Special Requirements

• A current Kansas drivers license
• Must be available to work nights, overtime, and weekends

Physical Requirements

Intense physical effort is required. Individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc.

SALARY RANGE

The starting salary for this position is $14.00 per hour*.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until Filled.

*Eligible for hire with the City after 720 hours with Express.