Maintenance Worker I - II Sewer

City of Saratoga Springs • Saratoga Springs, UT

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About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for Sewer Maintenance I or II. This is a full-time position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department, of approximately 40 hours per week. This position will work under the direction of the Assistant Public Works Director. The Public Works Department will try to provide the successful applicant with opportunities to grow and progress within the department. This position is responsible for assisting in the ongoing operation and maintenance of the City's sanitary sewer system throughout the City. This position also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employees for after-hours emergencies related to areas of responsibility and snow plowing.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months
• Sewer Collections I or II certification within twelve (12) months of hiring.
• OSHA Confined Space Certification.
• OSHA Trench Safety Training.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of sewer systems and their functions, operations and routine maintenance needs.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations and applications.
• Knowledge of correct use of the English language and vocabulary.
• Ability to direct and work with seasonal sewer employees, as well as work with public works staff.
• Ability to maintain records and task lists.
• Ability operate moderate to heavy equipment that is needed to perform maintenance duties.
• Ability review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems.
• Ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to exercise sound and good judgment at all times, but especially in emergency situations.
• Ability to interact with the public in emotional situations while maintaining professional and polite demeanor.
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants with some experience working in water systems, sewer systems, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working with public sewer facilities
• Sewer Collections II certification.

Responsibilities

• Routine Maintenance of the City's sewer infrastructure.
• Jetting of sewer lines.
• Inspections of manholes.
• Maintenance of sewer lift stations.
• General maintenance duties of public facilities as assigned.
• Assist in snow removal of City streets and facilities and perform maintenance on snow removal equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health shortterm counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match.
• The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).
• The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension).
• In addition, the City does not participate in SS so no SS taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's SS contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401 (k) retirement plan.
• Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short -term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED