Utility Person (3rd Shift)- Field Operations

City-of-Fort-Wayn; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is seeking a Utility Person for 3rd shift (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) in Fort Wayne, IN. The role involves outdoor work, operating heavy equipment, and on-call rotation to support essential water, sewer, and stormwater systems.

You will join a crew performing skilled and general labor, installing and repairing mains, hydrants, valves, and related infrastructure, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform heavy, strenuous physical work outside in all weather.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to safely use hand tools, power tools, machinery and construction equipment.
• Follow written, verbal and diagram-based instructions.
• Basic computer skills and GIS/mobile work-order systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy trucks, front-end loaders and other construction equipment.
• Install and repair water mains, hydrants, valves, and taps.
• Install and repair sewer and stormwater mains, laterals, manholes and catch basins.
• Excavate, pour and finish concrete and asphalt repairs.
• Inspect vehicles, equipment and work areas and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Public service

Instructions-compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Heavy equipment

Job description

Utility Person – 3rd Shift- City Utilities – Field Operations 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. | Required on-call rotation

Can you operate heavy equipment, use hand and power tools, perform strenuous physical work, and work outdoors in all types of weather? Are you comfortable working third shift and participating in an on-call rotation? If you are ready to help install and repair Fort Wayne's essential water, sewer, and stormwater systems, we want to hear from you.

Join a hardworking crew, operate heavy equipment, and build valuable utility construction skills while serving your community.

What You'll Do

As a Utility Person, you will perform skilled and general labor to help maintain and restore the City's water, sewer, and stormwater systems. This position involves outdoor physical work, heavy equipment operation, construction, and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy trucks, front-end loaders, haul equipment, power tools, and other construction equipment.
• Install and repair water mains, services, hydrants, valves, curb boxes, and new taps.
• Install and repair sewer and stormwater mains, laterals, culverts, manholes, inlets, catch basins, ditches, and swales.
• Excavate and expose buried utilities; form, pour, and finish concrete and complete temporary or permanent asphalt repairs.
• Inspect and maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas while following all safety procedures.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform heavy, strenuous physical work in changing weather and demanding field conditions.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, machinery, and construction equipment.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use mobile work-order and GIS systems.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and public-service skills.
• Three years of utility construction experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Indiana driver's license.
• New employees must have a Class A CDL learner's permit upon hire and obtain a full Class A CDL within 180 days.
• Existing employees must possess and maintain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Excavation and Trench Competent Person certification must be obtained within 90 days.
• Confined Space Competent Person certification must be obtained within 90 days.

Work Environment

This position works outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve wet or humid environments, loud noise, moving equipment, airborne particles, confined spaces, and physically demanding construction activities. Required safety equipment and hearing protection must be worn as directed.

Why Work for the City of Fort Wayne?

Build a stable career doing work your community depends on every day. The City offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holidays, wellness programs, training opportunities, and participation in the Indiana PERF retirement pension plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer