Public Works Maintenance Technician I or II

City of Pleasant Hill; Pleasant Hill (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

LAGERS L-6 retirement plan

Job summary

City of Pleasant Hill is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Technician I or II to join our team in Pleasant Hill, MO. The role focuses on street repairs and maintenance of water and sewer systems, under supervision of the Public Works Supervisor.

Starting wage ranges from $19.00 to $23.69 per hour, with a benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, paid vacation and sick leave, and a LAGERS L-6 retirement plan with no employee contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possess (or be willing to obtain within 90 days) a valid Class A CDL with Air Brake endorsement.
• Possess (or be willing to obtain) Water and Sewer Licensing.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in municipal maintenance.
• Experience operating excavation equipment and performing heavy manual labor.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with colleagues and the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate power equipment and drive vehicles requiring a CDL with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure, including water and sewer systems.
• Perform street maintenance and repair tasks as assigned.
• Execute various related duties to support department operations.

Skills

Outdoor work in variable weather

Communication skills

Overtime/on-call readiness

Heavy manual labor

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL with Air Brake endorsement

Water & Sewer Licensing

Excavation equipment operation

Job description

Position:Public Works Maintenance Technician I or II

Location: Pleasant Hill, MO

Job Id:224

# of Openings:1

Job Opportunity: Public Works Maintenance Technician I or II
The City is seeking a dedicated and skilled Public Works Maintenance Technician I or II to join our team. If you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, and contributing to the vital infrastructure of our community, we want to hear from you!
Summary of Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician I or II performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks. This role is essential for maintaining City infrastructure, with a primary focus on street repair and the maintenance of water and sewer systems. You will play a key part in ensuring our City remains safe and functional for all residents.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate power equipment and drive vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with minimal supervision.
• Actively assist in the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure, including water and sewer systems.
• Perform street maintenance and repair tasks as assigned.
• Execute various related duties to support department operations.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possess (or be willing to obtain within 90 days) a valid Class A CDL with Air Brake endorsement.
• Possess (or be willing to obtain) necessary Water and Sewer Licensing.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice and participate in an "on-call" rotation.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in municipal maintenance.
• Experience operating excavation equipment and performing heavy manual labor (including trench work).
• Ability to work effectively outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with colleagues and the public.

Starting wage of $19.00 - 23.69/hr is dependent on experience and skills. The City provides a generous benefit program including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and paid vacation and sick leave. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City provides a LAGERS L-6 retirement plan with no employee contributions.