Water​/Sewer Service Aide II

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Do you love being physically active and working outdoors? Would you like a job that offers you great benefits and plenty of opportunities for advancement? If so- then consider a career with the City of Keene's Public Works Department as a Water and Sewer Service Aide II! Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Assist with maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains. This involves locating and diagnosing sewer stoppages water main leaks and service breaks.
• Assist with laying out of water and sewer mains.
• Install taps and sewer lines and maintain fire hydrants.
• Perform preventative maintenance of equipment and systems. This includes lubrication routine inspection and corrosion control.
• Read replace test and rebuild water meters as required.
• Plow and remove snow. Mow and maintain lawns. Prune vegetation.
• Be on-call and available for water and/or sewer work as scheduled. This involves carrying a pager and remaining within 60 minutes of Keene.

Note:

This position is subject recall and standby duty during non-regular working hours weekends and holidays. In addition once a CDL is obtained this position is subject to federal commercial driver's license (CDL) drug and alcohol requirements. Position should be able to respond within 60 minutes (depending on weather conditions) to staff the work site.

Pay and Benefits:

During the 6-month probationary period the pay rate for this position is $20.06 per hour. Upon successful completion of the probationary period this position will move to the regular pay schedule which consists of pay steps and hourly rates ranging from $20.91- $24.94 per hour. Are you used to spending a considerable amount of money on insurance? YOU WON'T HERE! The City of Keene offers low-deductible/low-cost health insurance low-cost dental insurance and other benefits such as life disability defined benefit retirement paid time off including vacation days personal days and sick days and more!

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; or three to twelve months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Obtain valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with tank endorsement and air brakes within eighteen (18) months of employment. Both Grade I NH Water Distribution Certificate and Grade I Wastewater Collection Certificate are desired. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email.

This position will accept internal applications until Monday September 9th

Description:

Water and Sewer Service Aide II.pdf The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains. This involves locating and diagnosing sewer stoppages; water main leaks; and service breaks.

Assist with laying out of water and sewer mains.

Install taps in water and sewer lines.

Perform preventative maintenance of equipment and systems. This includes lubrication; routine inspection; and corrosion control.

Maintain fire hydrants.

Read; replace; test; and rebuild water meters; as required.

Plow and remove snow.

Mow and maintain lawns. Prune vegetation.

Paint; as required.

Perform general housekeeping duties.

Be on-call and available for water and/or sewer work as scheduled. This involves carrying a pager and remaining within 30-minutes of Keene.

Maintain state certification through participation in appropriate training workshops.

Note:

Among the power tools and equipment generally used by this position are lawn mower; chain saw; jackhammer; pipe saw; cement mixer; sidewalk plow; snowblower; 1-ton truck; large dump trucks; street sweeper; curb machine; asphalt roller; crack sealing equipment; brush chipper; and brush saw. Also used are pay loaders and backhoes.

Note:

This position is subject to stand-by duty and call-back during non-regular working hours; weekends; and holidays. In addition; this position is subject to Federally mandated random drug testing. Position should be able to respond within 30 minutes (depending on weather conditions) to the work site.

Other duties and responsibilities as directed by…