Water Department- Maintenance Worker

City of Pratt; Pratt (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pratt is seeking a maintenance worker to perform manual labor and light construction tasks using automotive equipment under general supervision. You will help keep streets, parks and facilities in good repair.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Kansas driver’s license (CDL may be required depending on the department), and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Experience is helpful but not required; training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; state/federal certification may be required.
• Experience in manual labor, maintenance or construction helpful but not required.
• Must have valid Kansas driver’s license; CDL may be required depending on department.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and construction tasks using automotive equipment.
• Work under general supervision, following established procedures.
• Operate outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Assist with tasks as required by Supervisor/Foreman.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Minor maintenance/repairs

Instruction following

Driver's license (Kansas)

CDL (if required)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification depending on department

Job description

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Employees in this class perform a variety of maintenance and construction tasks requiring job skills and use of automotive equipment which requires considerable skill. Work is performed under general supervision of Department Head and is evaluated for conformance to established procedures and practices.

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Some experience in performing manual labor, semiskilled maintenance or construction helpful, but not required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Will be required to attain certification, depending on the department, as required by State and Federal regulations.

Skills: Thorough knowledge of the equipment to which assignment is made. The ability to make minor emergency repairs to maintenance equipment. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and associates. Requires a valid Kansas driver's license, and may be required to attain a CDL license depending on the department assigned to.

Problem Solving: Very little problem solving exists in this position.

Decision Making: Decision-making is not a factor in this position.

Accountability: Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of the department and does not participate in the annual department budget process.

Supervision: Supervision is provided by the Department Head and/or Foreman. Employee does not have supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel.

Working Conditions: Manual labor is required. Extreme weather conditions are a major factor in this position. Employees are required to work outside in all types of weather.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically capable of performing manual labor as required by their job assignments such as, but not limited to, shoveling, tree trimming, climbing steep slopes, lifting and carrying heavy materials.