Position Summary: The City of Abilene Public Works Department is accepting applications for a full-time Water Maintenance Worker. This position requires a 40-hour workweek, with the potential for intermittent overtime. This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled labor to repair and maintain all water and sewer equipment. This position operates departmental equipment and hand tools and performs manual labor to install water and sewer lines. This employee should possess good communication skills.
How to Apply: Complete the On-Line Application at
https://www.abilenecityhall.com/jobs.aspx
Date Closed: Open until filled
Hours: M-F 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Benefits: The City of Abilene offers a competitive salary and fringe benefits, including health and dental benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and KPERS retirement. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.
The City of Abilene conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.
The City of Abilene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Essential Job Functions:
· Ability to learn to safely and effectively operate all departmental equipment;
· Assist in the repair, installation and maintenance of all water and sewer related materials;
· Effectively interact with customers;
· Learn to operate all water meter reading equipment and maintain accurate records and daily logs;
· Respond to emergency call-outs.
Ancillary Job Functions:
· Assist other departments as the need arises;
· Perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.
· Assist with snow and ice removal.
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and a valid Kansas Driver’s License is required. The ability to obtain a Kansas Commercial Class A Driver’s License is required. A Class I Water Certification is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Not all inclusive)
The ability and willingness to learn about equipment maintenance and operation is required. This employee must be able to operate trucks, mowers, air compressors, tapping machine, and other departmental equipment. The employee must be able to operate electronic water meter reading equipment. The employee must be able to read and interpret written instructions and demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Work Environment: This position involves adverse working conditions. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, human blood and body fluids, and various weather conditions is possible.
Physical Abilities: Manual labor, including lifting and carrying heavy material, pushing, pulling, and operating departmental equipment, is required to perform the daily duties of this position.
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