Utility Worker - Water

Maintenance Worker I

JOB SUMMARY

The objective of the Maintenance Worker I is to be responsible for all labor job activities but not limited to repair and maintenance of all water and sewer systems within the City of Dodge City;
To ensure a trouble-free water and sewer system;
Other duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs manual labor in the repair, maintenance and minor construction of water systems;
  Repair water lines, rod sewers, etc.
• Install, maintain, and flush fire hydrants.
• Install new services, meters, lids, etc.
• Maintain grounds at water towers.
• Maintain chemicals in water system.
• Keep and maintain accurate records of work through a prescribed record keeping system.
• Clean and maintain equipment.
• Cross-train in other areas of the Public Works Department as appropriate. Assist in other departments when needed.
• Reads meters.
• Responds to emergency call ins after hours.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of one (1) year of construction and maintenance experience using hand tools.
• A valid Kansas motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must obtain a CDL, Class B Kansas motor vehicle operator's license within 6 months of hire.
• Must obtain a Class I Water/Wastewater Kansas State certification within 24 months of hire.

BENEFITS

• Family/Single Health & Dental Insurance - 3 plan options
• Paid Life Insurance Premiums - $30,000
• KPERs Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b)
• Paid Vacation - 6.78 hours earned per pay period
• Paid Holidays - 10 holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bilingual Pay Differential up to 4% of Base Salary
• Education Incentive Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Health Savings Account (for high deductible health plans only)
• Payroll deductions available for employee paid memberships to Mariah Hills Golf Course
• Membership Discounts at Anytime Fitness, Tropical Island Tan & Fitness, Dodge City Family YMCA, and Flex Fitness