Public Utilities Maintenance Worker

Compensation

This position starts at $17.45 per hour. Hourly rate may vary based on education, experience or qualifications. The step-guidance placement system ensures fair and consistent offers reflecting each candidate’s qualifications.

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Sick & Personal leave
• Work–Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave
• 9 paid holidays
• YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)
• KPERS Retirement and deferred compensation programs
• Longevity pay
• EMPAC Employee Assistance Program

Regular, full‑time employees are eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full‑time employment.

Maintains and operates equipment and performs various maintenance duties within the Water Distribution Division. Classification level will be based on mastery of skill and division needs.

• Replace or repair water lines for maintenance projects, install new water lines and sewer lines, repair manholes, repair and replace valves, hydrants, taps, and service meters. Use proper disinfection procedures when putting water mains back in service.
• Maintain basic knowledge of lift stations.
• Maintain an awareness of the operation of a variety of tools and equipment and operate them in compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain an “on‑call” status as scheduled to ensure coverage.
• Show desire to learn how to operate various heavy equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, loader, tap machines, sewer flusher, VAC truck, trencher, dump trucks, and bobcat, ensuring safety of self and others and following proper operation procedures.

This is an entry‑level position; prior experience is not required. The employee is expected to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills within six months.

• Valid Kansas Driver’s License.
• Valid Class B CDL or ability to obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job‑related directives and fulfill other job‑related tasks upon request, in compliance with relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities may be subject to adjustment in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

The City of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.