Water & Wastewater Utility Technician I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick leave

After-hours pay premium

Job summary

City of Salina, Kansas is seeking an Utility Worker I to assist in the maintenance and operation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The role involves semi-skilled to skilled labor, minor electrical and mechanical tasks, and routine pump and valve work.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and 2 years of related maintenance experience. The position offers standard hours, with optional after-hours pay for evening and overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years maintenance experience preferred.
• Must live within 40-minute response time and possess a valid Kansas driver’s license and be 18+.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Install, repair, inspect pipelines, valves, hydrants, pumps and piping.
• Operate and maintain pumps, motors and control systems; use test equipment.
• Perform custodial tasks such as cleaning, mowing and snow removal.
• Work hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with after-hours calls.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Heavy labor

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Multimeters

Megohmeters

Chlorometers

Job description

UTILITY WORKER I

Utilities/Water & Wastewater

City of Salina, Kansas

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

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

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov