Utility Field Worker (Multiple Vacancies)

City of Moline; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Pension plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Flexible benefits

EAP

Life insurance

Job summary

City of Moline is seeking personnel for manual labor and semi-skilled mechanical tasks in maintaining water, sewer, and stormwater piping systems. You will follow instructions and exercise judgment after training, with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities include operating trucks, assisting with sewer cleaning, performing inspections, and helping with water main construction activities. A Class B CDL and a strong safety mindset are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience in mechanical maintenance or underground construction.
• Experience with installation, maintenance and repair of underground piping systems.
• Ability to operate and handle common hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor including digging, lifting, loading, cutting and fastening.
• Operate dump trucks and utility trucks; assist with jetter/vacuum sewer cleaning.
• Use hand and power tools, jackhammers, rock drills and pumps as required.
• Assist in installing, repairing and maintaining utility piping systems.
• Support traffic control setup and shoring during work.
• Support leak detection, hydrant flushing, pressure testing and chlorination of new mains.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Jet/ Vacuum trucks

Dump trucks

Jackhammers & rock drills

Job description

Position Information

Non-Negotiable Starting Pay: $25.2958 Hourly / $52,615.26 Annually

Under close supervision, performs manual work and semi-skilled mechanical tasks in the installation, repair and maintenance of water, sewer and stormwater piping systems. Exercises some independent judgment in determining work methods after receiving written or oral instructions.

Essential Duties

• Perform manual labor including digging, lifting, loading, cutting and fastening.
• Operate dump trucks, utility trucks and other vehicles.
• Assist with operation of jetter/vacuum trucks for sewer cleaning.
• Operate hand and power tools, jackhammers, rock drills, pumps and other construction related equipment.
• Perform labor in the installation, repair and maintenance of utility system components.
• Complete collection system repairs in accordance with standard operating procedures designed to protect the integrity and public safety of the sewer system.
• Assist in set up of traffic control devices and shoring systems.
• Assist in performing leak detection, hydrant flushing, pressure testing and chlorination of new water main construction and other distribution related activities.
• Assist in performing inflow investigations, smoke testing, manhole inspections and camera inspections.
• Perform basic building and grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, painting, washing and snow removal.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent; experience in mechanical maintenance and underground construction work; experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground piping systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must possess knowledge of the types of and uses of common hand and power tools used in construction and maintenance work, particularly those associated with buried piping system maintenance and repair; knowledge of applicable occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions; and specific knowledge of public health hazards associated with sanitary sewage.

Skill in performing manual labor and construction work; skill in the use of and the care of hand tools and powered equipment; and skill in the safe operation of jetter/vacuum trucks or dump trucks.

Ability to work from simple sketches, plans and diagrams; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the general public.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes and tanker endorsements, or equivalent, within 45 days after hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, feel and make fine adjustments, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work under varied weather conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Residency Requirement

AFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City's Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire. Residency map and address checker available here.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Eligibility For Insurance Begins The First Of The Month Following a 30-day Waiting Period For New Employees. The City And The Employees Share In The Cost Of The Plans. Medical, Dental, And Vision Plans Available To Employees, Retirees, And Other Eligible Dependents Include

• A self-funded, comprehensive dental plan
• A self-funded vision plan
• A self-funded medical plan (including prescription drug coverage)

Pension

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), non-union, and United Auto Workers (UAW) employees participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Retirement benefits are based on years of service and wages earned. Employees contribute 4.5% of earnings to the pension.

Paid Time Off

At the City of Moline, we know that recharging away from work is just as important as the work you do every day. That is why we offer a generous leave package to all full-time, non-probationary employees. The amount of paid time off is dependent upon the employee's position and years of service. Paid time off includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days.

Paid Parental Leave

The City of Moline recognizes the importance of family and offers up to three (3) weeks of fully paid parental leave following the birth of a child or the placement of a child through adoption or foster care. This benefit allows employees time to bond with and care for their new family member while maintaining their regular pay. Specific eligibility and provisions may vary by employee group and are outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement or non-union employee handbook.

Deferred Compensation (457) & Voluntary Retirement Savings

The City of Moline offers voluntary retirement savings programs to help employees build additional financial security beyond their pension benefits. Through the Nationwide 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, employees may contribute a flat dollar amount or a percentage of their pay each pay period. Contributions may be made on either a pre-tax basis (taxed when withdrawn) or a Roth after-tax basis (withdrawn tax-free in retirement if qualified). Unlike many other retirement accounts, 457 plans do not carry a 10% early withdrawal penalty for distributions taken before age 59½.

Employees participating in the IMRF pension system may also elect to make Voluntary Additional Contributions (VAC) of up to 10% of earnings on an after-tax basis. These contributions earn a guaranteed interest rate through IMRF and may be taken as a lump sum or converted into an additional monthly annuity at retirement.

Flexible Spending Plan

Through the flex plan, using pretax dollars, employees can pay their portion of their health insurance premiums and qualified medical, dental, vision, and day care expenses. Employees are eligible to participate in the plan on the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period.

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

The City of Moline provides a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Employee & Family Resources for employees and their household family members. The program offers up to six counseling or life coaching sessions per year, along with financial and legal consultations, child and elder care resources, identity theft support, and access to an anonymous online peer support community.

Life Insurance

The City of Moline offers voluntary life insurance options to help employees provide financial protection for their families. Employees participating in the IMRF pension may enroll in a Group Decreasing Term Life Insurance plan through NCPERS, which includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage and optional coverage for spouses/domestic partners and eligible dependent children. Employees may also elect Supplemental Term Life Insurance through MetLife, with coverage available up to five times an employee’s annual salary (guaranteed issue up to $100,000). Premiums are payroll-deducted, and coverage may be continued if employment with the City ends.