Utility Worker I

UTILITY WORKER I
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department

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The Utility Worker I position plays a vital role in maintaining the city's water distribution & wastewater systems, contributing significantly to public health & community safety. This position involves a range of duties from the installation & repair of pipelines, valves, & manholes, to performing minor electrical & mechanical maintenance, ensuring the reliable functioning of essential infrastructure. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with two years of experience in utility construction, plumbing, or related fields, emphasizing practical skills & familiarity with mechanical systems. This role directly impacts the daily lives of Salina residents by ensuring clean & efficient water services, making it an indispensable part of the city's operational team.

Career Advancement: Utility Worker I, Senior Utility Worker

On-the-Job Training: Our new Utility Workers will receive training conducted by experienced & knowledgeable staff, fostering technical & practical skills essential for water distribution & wastewater system management. Trainees gain hands-on experience in installing & repairing pipelines, valves, & manholes, along with the opportunity to perform essential electrical & mechanical maintenance. This guidance emphasizes skill-building, expertise, & teamwork. The importance on continued education & mentorship ensures that our Utility Workers are well-prepared for advancement & long-term opportunities, forming a foundation for a rewarding journey in public utilities.

Duties:

• Installs, repairs, cleans, taps, fits & inspects wastewater/water pipelines.
• Installs & repairs wastewater/water valves & manholes.
• Installs & repairs wastewater/water service lines.
• Maintains wastewater pumps, motors & controls.
• Installs & repairs fire hydrants.
• Performs minor electrical & mechanical maintenance.
• Performs custodial work such as cleaning, painting, lawn mowing & snow removal.
• Installs & repairs chemical feed pumps & piping.
• Performs permit required confined space entries.
• Set-up & take-down appropriate traffic control signs & barricades.
• Data entry to submit work orders, work assignments, & job tickets.

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience: Two (2) years' maintenance of utility construction, general construction, plumbing, mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance or related work preferred.

Requirements:

• Must live within 40 minutes response time.
• Must possess valid Kansas driver's license.

Work Type: Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment: Computer, iPad, telephone, two-way radio, test equipment, multimeters, megohmeters, chlorometers, personal gas monitors, pickups, dump trucks, tanker trucks, crane trucks, jackhammers, air moles, air compressors, wheeled & tracked excavators, skid loaders, hand & power tools, sewer cleaning equipment & inspection equipment.

Hours:

• Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• After-hours calls.

Starting Pay DOQ:

• $23.99 – 25.19/hr.
• $49,899 – 52,392/yr.
• Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49, $52,392.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending