Maintenance Worker I Sewer

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

5d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs has an opening for a full-time Sewer Maintenance Worker I in the Public Works Department, working approximately 40 hours per week. The employee works under the direction of the Assistant Public Works Director and assists with the ongoing operation and maintenance of the City's sanitary sewer system throughout the City. The role also serves as one of the City's principal on-call employees for after-hours emergencies related to the employee's areas of responsibility and snow plowing. The department may provide opportunities to grow and progress within the department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with on-call duties. The full wage range is $21.73 to $30.42 per hour; hiring will normally occur between the minimum and midpoint of the range and will not exceed the midpoint. The City offers health insurance options, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, a Teledoc program, wellness incentives, a health savings account with employer match, optional vision and other supplemental insurance and flexible spending accounts, pension participation through the Utah Public Retirement System, a 401(k) contribution in lieu of Social Security contributions, paid leave, and annual holidays. The work includes field and office conditions, outdoor weather exposure, contact with sewer effluent, and operation of moderate to heavy equipment. Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and a background check are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Utah CDL Class A driver's license with a Tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain one within six months.
Sewer Collections I or II certification within twelve months of hiring.
OSHA Confined Space Certification.
OSHA Trench Safety Training.
First Aid and CPR Certification.
Knowledge of sewer systems, their functions, operations, and routine maintenance needs.
Basic computer operations and applications.
Ability to use English language and vocabulary correctly.
Ability to interact with the public in emotional situations while maintaining a professional and polite demeanor.
Ability to operate moderate to heavy equipment needed for maintenance duties.
Ability to review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, especially in emergency situations.
Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner.
Ability to meet the physical demands and work environment requirements described in the posting, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Must receive hepatitis shots because the employee will work with sewer effluent.
Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check are required.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working in water systems, sewer systems, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance of the City's sewer infrastructure.
Jet sewer lines.
Inspect manholes.
Maintain sewer lift stations.
Plow public streets as needed.
Perform general maintenance duties at public facilities as assigned.
Respond to after-hours emergencies as an on-call employee in areas of responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Several health insurance options, including one with a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance program, including short-term mental health counseling services for the whole family.
Free Teledoc program for the whole family.
Monetary incentives for wellness program participation.
Health savings account with an employer match.
Optional vision, accident, hospital, critical illness, and additional life insurance coverage.
Flexible spending accounts.
Utah Public Retirement System pension participation.
City contribution of 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan in lieu of Social Security contributions.
120 hours of paid time off accrued annually.
40 hours of short-term medical leave accrued annually.
11 holidays annually.