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Water Maintenance Worker III or Maintenance Worker II

Water Maintenance Worker III or Maintenance Worker II

Salary 
$32,843.20 - $49,046.40 Annually
Location 
Newton, KS
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Public Works
Job Number
2021-00012
Division
Waterworks
Closing
5/14/2021 5:00 PM Central

Description
A position in public works is more than a job – you'll become a member of our family. We are hard-working, honest, reliable professionals who work behind the scenes to make sure our community's infrastructure needs are met.
When you join us, you will work on a variety of projects, develop your skills, and solve problems for the benefit of all Newton residents. 

The City of Newton is hiring a Maintenance Worker III or Maintenance Worker II depending on the level of experience and certifications obtained at the time of hire. Under the supervision of the Utility Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker III/Maintenance Worker II performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in repairing and maintenance of the water and wastewater facilities. The employee in this position repairs water and sewer lines, installs new sewer service, reads water meters and maintains meters and meter boxes. Duties follow prescribed policies and procedures. This employee is subject to on-call rotation.
 
Duties Performed
  • Installs and repairs water and sewer lines;
  • Operates various types of power pumps;
  • Reads water meters and reports readings;
  • Turns on, and turns off water for customers;
  • Repairs and maintains meters;
  • Installs and repairs fire hydrants;
  • Cleans water pipes and well houses;
  • Uses hand tools and small power equipment;
  • Keeps records of own work;
  • Repairs manholes;
  • Services lift stations;
  • Replaces old water services;
  • Works on pumping stations;
  • Takes water and chlorine samples;
  • Mows the lawns and performs general ground maintenance work;
  • Operates backhoe, trencher, small tractor, crane truck, winch truck, sewer combination truck, and mower;
  • Checks fuses, hour meters, and relay switches;
  • Helps street department with snow removal;
  • Cleans office and shop areas;
  • Removes water from meter boxes;
  • Paints as needed;
  • May perform simple welding.
 

Qualifications
Maintenance Worker III Position Requirements:
  • Six months to one year of water or wastewater experience preferred.
  • Minimum of a Class 1 certification in water or wastewater.
  • Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License with airbrake and tanker endorsement.

Maintenance Worker II Position Requirements:

  • Must be able to obtain at a minimum a Class 1 certification in water or wastewater within first year of employment.
  • Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License with airbrake and tanker endorsement within one year of employment.

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Residency: There is a residency requirement for this position. Successful candidate must be able to respond to the intersection of First and Main within 30 minutes.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of water utility equipment maintenance and repair. The ability to operate a sewer cleaning combination truck, tractor, backhoe, mowers, hand tools and small electric motors.

Employee is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, installing and maintaining water and sewer lines. Employee is responsible for accurate meter reading and for safe and proper use of equipment.

Frequent contact with public and contractors. Occasional contact with other city departments. This position requires good communication skills when interacting with the different disciplines. The ability to communicate well and in a positive manner with other city departments is a must.

Manual labor is required. Chemicals, gases, confined spaces and adverse weather conditions are factors in this position.

 
Agency
City of Newton Kansas
Address
PO Box 426
201 E 6th
Newton, Kansas, 67114-0426
Phone
316-284-3640
Website