Utilities Worker - (Sewer/Collections Division)

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 is seeking a motivated and dependable Utilities Worker to join our Utilities team. This position will primarily work in our Collection/Sewer Division, but will be cross-trained in other areas to assist the organization in emergency call-out situations. We welcome applications from entry-level individuals eager to learn as well as experienced professionals looking to advance their careers.

In this role, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks such as the construction, maintenance and repair of city sanitary sewer and city water infrastructure.

Schedule & Benefits

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00am - 3:30pm
• On-call rotation every 4-5 weeks, with minimum call-out pay
• Overtime, as required
• Uniform & protective clothing annual allowance (which includes pants, boots, shirts, hats and, outerwear & more)
• Generous paid time off (including vacation time, sick time, and comp time)
  • Accruals start on 1st paycheck!
• FREE individual and family health insurance
• FREE individual dental and vision insurance
• FREE retirement plan benefits
• See Benefits tab above for a full list of benefits

Sewer Division duties may include:

• 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

General Utilities Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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).

A typical starting pay rate is $22/hour, for individuals without related work experience.

NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT