Water Maintenance Worker

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Abilene is seeking a Water Maintenance Worker to perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor maintaining water and sewer infrastructure. This on-site role offers a 40-hour week with possible overtime, and requires operating equipment and hand tools, plus strong communication with customers.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing lines, reading meters, and maintaining logs. Education options include a high school diploma or GED, with CDL Class A and water certification as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Kansas Driver's License required.
• Ability to obtain Kansas Commercial Class A license.
• Class I Water Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate departmental equipment and hand tools safely.
• Repair, install, and maintain water and sewer lines.
• Interact effectively with customers and maintain records.
• Read water meter data and keep daily logs.
• Respond to emergency call-outs.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Ability to learn equipment

Reading and interpreting instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Kansas Commercial Class A Driver's License

Class I Water Certification (preferred)

Tools

Water meter reading equipment

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13666793 \ \ \

Position Title:

Water Maintenance Worker

Position Summary:

The City of Abilene Public Works Department is accepting applications for a full-time Water Maintenance Worker. This position requires a 40-hour workweek, with the potential for intermittent overtime. This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled labor to repair and maintain all water and sewer equipment. This position operates departmental equipment and hand tools and performs manual labor to install water and sewer lines. This employee should possess good communication skills.

Date Closed:

Open until filled

Hours:

M-F 7:00 am 3:30 pm

Benefits:

The City of Abilene offers a competitive salary and fringe benefits, including health and dental benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and KPERS retirement. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. The City of Abilene conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates. The City of Abilene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Department Public Works Reports To

Public Works Director/Distribution/Collection Superintendent

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime pay)

Job Description:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Distribution/Collection Superintendent, the Water Maintenance Worker I is a non-exempt position under FLSA which performs semi-skilled and unskilled labor in the repairs and maintenance of all water and sewer appurtenances. This position is responsible for operating departmental equipment and hand tools and performing manual labor to install water and sewer lines. This employee should possess good communication skills.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to learn to safely and effectively operate all departmental equipment
• Assist in the repair, installation and maintenance of all water and sewer related materials
• Effectively interact with customers
• Learn to operate all water meter reading equipment and maintain accurate records and daily logs
• Respond to emergency call-outs.

Ancillary Job Functions:

• Assist other departments as the need arises
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned
• Assist with snow and ice removal

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and a valid Kansas Drivers License is required.
• The ability to obtain a Kansas Commercial Class A Drivers License is required.
• A Class I Water Certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• (Not all inclusive) The ability and willingness to learn about equipment maintenance and operation is required.
• This employee must be able to operate trucks, mowers, air compressors, tapping machine, and other departmental equipment.
• The employee must be able to operate electronic water meter reading equipment.
• The employee must be able to read and interpret written instructions and demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment:

This position involves adverse working conditions. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, human blood and body fluids, and various weather conditions is possible.

Physical Abilities:

Manual labor, including lifting and carrying heavy material, pushing, pulling, and operating departmental equipment, is re uired to perform the daily duties of this position.

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