Public Utilities Maintenance Worker

City of El Dorado•El Dorado, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains and operates equipment and performs various maintenance duties within the Water Distribution Division. Classification level will be based on mastery of skill and division needs. This is an entry-level position, and prior experience is not required. The employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job satisfactorily within six months.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Kansas Driver's License.
Possession of a valid Class B CDL or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within the first 90 days of employment.
Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations.
Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is not required. Employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job satisfactorily within six months.

Responsibilities

Replace or repair water lines for maintenance projects, install new water lines and sewer lines, repair manholes, repair and replace valves, hydrants, taps, and service meters.
Use proper disinfection procedures for putting water mains back in service.
Maintain basic knowledge of lift stations.
Maintain an awareness of the operation of a variety of tools and equipment.
Operate the tools and equipment assuring for compliance with safety procedures.
Maintain an “on Call” status as scheduled assuring for coverage.
Shows the desire to learn how to operate various heavy equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, loader, tap machines, sewer flusher/Vac truck, trencher, dump trucks, and bobcat assuring for safety of self and others, and following proper operation procedures.