Utility Worker I

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

City of Salina is seeking a Utility Worker I to perform semi-skilled and skilled labor in the maintenance and operation of the water distribution and wastewater systems. The role includes electrical/mechanical maintenance, pump and control upkeep, and installation and inspection of pipelines, valves, hydrants, and related infrastructure.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with after-hours call duties.

Qualifications

• Two years maintenance experience preferred.
• Must live within 40 minutes response time.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and operation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Perform minor electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Install, repair, and inspect pipelines, valves, manholes, and hydrants.

Skills

Maintenance

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UTILITY WORKER I

Utilities/Water & Wastewater

City of Salina, Kansas

Duties

Performs semi-skilled & skilled labor in the maintenance & operation of a water distribution & transmission system/wastewater collection system; performs minor electrical & mechanical maintenance; maintains wastewater pumps, motors & controls; installs, repairs, cleans, taps, fits & inspects wastewater/water pipelines; installs & repairs wastewater/water valves, manholes, & fire hydrants; installs & repairs chemical feed pumps & piping; performs custodial work such as cleaning, painting, lawn mowing & snow removal.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience

Two (2) years maintenance in utility construction, general construction, plumbing, mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance or related work preferred.

Requirements

Must live within 40-minutes response time; must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license; must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Work Type

Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Machines, Tools & Equipment

Computer, iPad, telephone, two-way radio, test equipment, multimeters, megohmeters, chlorometers, personal gas monitors, pickups, dump trucks, tanker trucks, crane trucks, jackhammers, air moles, air compressors, wheeled and tracked excavators, skid loaders, hand & power tools, sewer cleaning equipment & inspection equipment.

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & after-hours calls.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE

• $24.47–25.69/hr.


• $50,898–53,435/yr.


• Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).


• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline

Until filled