UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Kenosha Water Utility

City of Kenosha•Kenosha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is for a full-time position at the Kenosha Water Utility (KWU), responsible for assisting in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of mechanical components of the water and wastewater treatment facilities. The KWU provides municipal water and wastewater services to nearly 110,000 people in the greater Kenosha metropolitan area. The position requires the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) through an in-house training program. Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and the recruitment may close early if the vacancy is filled. The selected candidate must pass a pre-employment process including background checks, physical examination, and drug testing, and will undergo a 6-month probationary period with mandatory participation in random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
A minimum of one (1) year of related experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial or utility plant equipment and machinery or automotive repair and maintenance.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with no air brake restriction or the ability to obtain a CDL within the probationary period.
Must have a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Training or experience in welding is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs necessary and routine maintenance of plant facilities.
Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs Utility mechanical equipment.
Inspects, cleans, and maintains sewer lines, traps, lift station wet wells, and operates related equipment.
Performs routine vehicle maintenance and minor repairs, such as daily truck inspections, oil changes, lubrication, tire pressure or rotation.
Operates heavy motorized equipment, including tandem axle dump truck, front end loader, container truck, forklift, overhead crane, jet-vac truck, small hydraulic crane, plow truck, and skid loader.
Loads, transports, and unloads sludge, grit, household hazardous waste, or other materials to designated sites.
Prepares and maintains related records and reports.
Participates in safety and other training as required.
May determine proper materials, tools, and methods to perform custom fabrication or repair work using MIG or TIG welding on a variety of projects and equipment.
Prepares and paints walls, surfaces, pipes, and other plant facilities and equipment.
Reads and records data from recorders, gauges, and charts.
Performs groundskeeping and landscaping duties of utility properties, including mowing and snow removal.
Maintains inventory of routine maintenance supplies; may order or purchase needed items.
Performs minor carpentry work.
Assists other Utility divisions with similar maintenance duties as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.