Seasonal Utilities Maintenance Worker

City of Olathe•Waynesboro, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Olathe is recruiting for Seasonal Utility Maintenance Workers. This role involves semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the city's water distribution and wastewater collection system. The position performs routine tasks in potentially dangerous and hazardous conditions under direct supervision. Responsibilities include preventive and breakdown maintenance on various equipment and systems, maintaining safety and proper operation according to City regulations, and managing traffic control at work sites. The role also involves operating a variety of equipment and vehicles, monitoring and inspecting utility lines, and performing housekeeping and grounds maintenance. On-call duties and overtime may be required.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Must have a current valid driver's license and favorable driving record.
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, with the physical ability for prolonged lifting, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings which include: Criminal Background Check, Review of Driving Record, Physical, Drug Screen, Agility Screening.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.
A class A commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement is required within six months of employment.
Perform physical activities that require considerable use of one’s arms and legs moving one’s whole body to lift, balance, walk, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while handling or carrying materials.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools, powered equipment, and commercial vehicles.
May drive or ride from site-to-site multiple times throughout the workday.
Must be able to work safely in distracting situations including high volume traffic areas.

Nice To Haves

Skilled maintenance worker in construction
Interested in on the job training in a skilled trade
Opportunity to participate in the City of Olathe's CDL Training program

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of duties, such as hand excavation, heavy lifting, hauling materials, operating tools and equipment, furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers.
Participate in the repair and preventive maintenance of water distribution systems.
Perform routine tasks and duties assigned in potentially dangerous and hazardous conditions under the direct supervision of others.
Perform work in preventive and breakdown maintenance on pumps, mixers, motors, valves, meters, water and wastewater lines, instrumentation, and other related devices of assigned facilities.
Maintain safety and proper operation according to City regulation in all jobs performed.
Maintain traffic control of work sites by directing and guiding traffic and the placement of signs and devices to ensure a safe job site environment.
Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, snowplows, salt spreader, hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, electronic test meters, pumps, and various other vehicles and equipment.
Monitor, review, and inspect all utility lines with the proper equipment; maintain inspection equipment as required.
Participate in housekeeping duties, grounds and building maintenance.
Perform troubleshooting, repair and replacement duties for electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
Perform on-call duties and overtime as required.
Perform more routine work in preventive and breakdown maintenance for pumps, mixers, motors, valves, meters, water and wastewater lines, instrumentation, and other related devices of assigned facilities with direct supervision.
Monitor, review, and inspect utility lines with the proper equipment; maintain inspection equipment.
Participate in housekeeping duties, grounds and building maintenance; perform troubleshooting, repair and replacement duties for electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
Maintain safety and proper operation according to City regulation in all jobs performed including trench and confined space precautions.
Maintain traffic control of work sites by directing and guiding traffic and the placement of signs and devices to ensure a safe jobsite environment.
Work safely and collaboratively with other employees in the completion of work assignments.
Operate a variety of equipment and vehicles including trucks, snowplows, salt spreader, hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, electronic test meters, pumps, and various other vehicles and equipment.
Perform regular emergency duties, including frequent nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours as required to respond to emergency maintenance.
Participate in an on-call rotation.