Utility Worker - Water Distribution

As a Utility Worker I in our Water Distribution Division, you'll be part of the essential team that keeps our city's water flowing!

• Maintain and repair water distribution systems.
• Read, install, and repair water meters.
• Train to master water and sewer piping installation.
• Work outdoors and tackle challenges head-on.

This entry-level role is your first step toward a rewarding career in water operations, with training provided for future growth. Keep reading!

• Have a High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
• Be willing to work on the On-Call duty rotation, and emergency calls outside of normal work hours as scheduled. This will include evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• Be able to pass a background investigation, drug and alcohol, Pulmonary Fitness (PFT), and physical capability screenings.
• Possess a Missouri level "I" Water Distribution Certificate of Competency within 18 months of hire date.
• Possess a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement within 12 months of hire date.
• Finally, we prefer to have someone that has one (1) year of experience in performing semi-skilled construction, maintenance tasks on water distribution and sewer collection systems or other related maintenance, mechanical or construction work.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• LAGERS retirement program
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 holidays
• Cox Fitness Center membership (Individual membership) -- Aqua Plex family pass
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training --SEE BELOW--

The starting hourly wage is $20.26 per hour and will increase to $21.07 per hour after 6 months of successful probation.

WORK HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:30 Am to 4:00 Pm;
Some After Hours Req

WORK LOCATION: In and around the City of Branson, Missouri;
This position requires work to be performed onsite.

The City of Branson provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and gender expression), national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, the City of Branson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

The City of Branson will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. All individuals hired will be required to provide documentation to establish identity and employment authorization as a condition of employment. The City of Branson is a tobacco-free workplace.