Water Distribution Technician

City of Kearney; Kearney (MO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

13 paid holidays

4 weeks paid vacation

L-7 Missouri LAGERS retirement plan

Job summary

The Water Maintenance Worker at the City of Kearney will perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the municipal water distribution system.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing water mains, service lines, hydrants, valves, and meters; responding to water main breaks and emergency situations; operating heavy equipment and power tools; and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of experience in water distribution or related public works preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Water Distribution Operator certification preferred or ability to obtain within municipality timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace water mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, meters, and related infrastructure.
• Locate underground utilities before excavation activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance on water distribution assets and flush hydrants/mains to maintain water quality.
• Operate heavy equipment and power tools safely and report defects.
• Respond to emergency water system failures and coordinate with contractors and other departments.

Skills

Water distribution knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience in water distribution

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Excavators

Job description

The Water Maintenance Worker at the City of Kearney will perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the municipal water distribution system.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing water mains, service lines, hydrants, valves, and meters; responding to water main breaks and emergency situations; operating heavy equipment and power tools; and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.