Maintenance Worker – Utilities

Our Core Values

We LOVE De Soto

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  - We lift up our community
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  - We take ownership of our collective performance
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  - We value and respect all employees
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  - We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain water and wastewater systems. This is accomplished by preparing sites for work; maintaining and repairing water and sewer lines and mains; completing work orders; repairing lines and equipment; answering questions from customers; and informing the public regarding closures. Other duties include maintaining vehicles and tools; inspecting sites; and assisting with water cutoffs and reconnects.

• Prepares sites for work by placing hydraulic shoring jacks at excavation sites; excavating and back filling areas; and digging holes to expose water and sewer lines for repairs;
• Removes and restores residential landscaping and areas within the city right-of-way during the process of making water/wastewater repairs; restores appearance of construction or excavation sites by removing excess dirt from site; replacing grass, sod, trees, or shrubs;
• Makes repairs to the water/wastewater systems by reviewing the work site; determining necessary materials, resources, and supplies to make the repairs.
• Ensures site and traffic safety in the roadways by placing and removing traffic cones; placing and removing barricades and advanced warning signs; and routing traffic as appropriate.
• Maintains vehicles by checking fluids; stocking vehicles with equipment, materials, and supplies; and reports needed maintenance and repairs;
• Locates Water and Sewer mains and valves for contractors and to complete day to day work;
• Work "on-call" to complete above duties if they are to arise;
• Ensures continuous operation of water and sewer pipes by fitting pipe; repairing sewer laterals and mains; repairing manhole covers; connecting water and sewer lines to citizen property lines; and pumping water out of excavation sites; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Position is subject to callback.
• Class D Water License is required within one (1) year of employment.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines;
• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear, and procedures;
• Knowledge of water distribution systems;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials;
• Ability to alphabetize and numerically sequence materials;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.