Utilities Technician – Sewer & Water (CDL Training)

City of Liberty, MO; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (free)

Dental insurance (free)

Vision insurance (free)

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The City of Liberty, MO is seeking a motivated Utilities Worker to join our Utilities team. This position focuses on the construction, maintenance, and repair of city sanitary sewer and water infrastructure, with cross-training for emergencies.

You will work standard hours Monday through Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, participate in an on-call rotation, and receive paid time off and comprehensive benefits. No residency requirement applies.

Qualifications

• No experience required, though some experience performing water distribution and/or sewer infrastructure maintenance is desirable.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma/GED
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tank endorsement (within 6-12 months of employment).
• All CDL training will be provided and paid for by the City of Liberty.
• Required Completion of City provided training and certifications for Temporary Traffic Control/Flagger, Trenching Shoring Competent Person, Permit
• Required Confined Space Entry (within 1 year of employment).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing sewer mains, manholes, and service laterals
• Operating sewer cleaning and inspection equipment (jetting, rodding, CCTV)
• Assisting with inflow and infiltration investigations
• Supporting emergency response to sewer backups or overflows
• Operating utility trucks, equipment, and hand tools safely and effectively
• Following established safety procedures and regulatory requirements
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Participating in an on-call rotation and responding to after-hours emergencies when assigned
• Completing documentation, work reports, and asset data entry
• Perform construction and maintenance activities in assigned Division.
• Break and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces; excavate and replace concrete, dig ditches, backfill trenches and holes.
• Pour concrete for construction projects; assist in the repair of curbs, streets, sidewalks and other related areas.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of utilities repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites and streets.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, tools and equipment needed for maintenance and repair; make minor repairs; report major repairs to supervisor.
• Maintain records and logs of all work performed and supplies used.
• Proactively engage and interact with citizens to ensure their customer experience leaves a positive impact.
• Required participation in the Utilities Department On-Call Standby Rotation.

Job description

The City of Liberty, MO is seeking a motivated Utilities Worker to join our Utilities team. This position focuses on the construction, maintenance, and repair of city sanitary sewer and water infrastructure, with cross-training for emergencies.

You will work standard hours Monday through Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, participate in an on-call rotation, and receive paid time off and comprehensive benefits. No residency requirement applies.