Sewer Maintenance Worker

City of Hutchinson • Hutchinson, KS

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About The Position

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Requirements

• EDUCATION: A high school diploma or GED is required.
• EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years of similar or related experience is preferred. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within 6 months of employment.
• LICENSES: A valid Kansas driver's license is required. Employee must possess or be able to obtain a valid Kansas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements within ninety (90) days of appointment.
• RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must live within 25 minutes of the City of Hutchinson Public Works facility and be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes for after-hours emergency calls.

Nice To Haves

• CERTIFICATIONS : A Class I or higher Wastewater Collection System certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repairs to the sanitary sewer systems
• maintains proper flow of sewer lines by performing cleaning and repairs
• responds to emergency calls including pager duties
• maintains safety at work sites
• Drives and operates department heavy equipment including sewer cleaners, video unit, backhoes, dump trucks and flush trucks
• inspects and maintains department equipment
• installs sanitary sewer lines
• tests sanitary sewer systems
• installs and repairs manholes
• performs service taps
• Locates sewer lines for construction projects
• provides snow and ice removal during inclement weather
• assists during and after emergencies
• maintains and builds barricades
• trains with the Water Department personnel
• Performs all other duties as deemed necessary or assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical & Dependent Care
• Retirement: KPERS & 457 Retirement Savings Plan
• Insured Disability
• Life Insurance & Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Death Benefit
• Service Connected Death
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Wellness Day, Floating Holidays & City Designated Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees