Field Maintenance Worker – Sewer Division

Job Title

Field Maintenance Worker – Sewer Division

Public Works Department

April 15, 2026

Open Until Filled

$27.16/hour

• Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FSA; HSA;
  Lagers Pension-L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program
• Paid Vacation;
  Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits

The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is recruiting for a full‑time Field Maintenance Worker within the Public Works Sewer Division. This position performs a variety of unskilled and semi‑skilled maintenance tasks and operates equipment for the construction, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City sewer, street, and storm drainage systems. The role requires intensive physical labor in outdoor conditions, including lifting and moving objects over 100 lbs, sustained manual labor, operating heavy tools, frequent bending and confined space entry, and working in extreme weather, noisy environments, and on uneven terrain.

• Properly inspect and maintain heavy construction equipment, vehicles, tools, and supplies.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently including specialized CCTV and cleaning/jetting equipment for sewer lines, as well as hand and power tools.
• Excavate, expose, and repair sewer infrastructure and appurtenances via manual or mechanical methods.
• Apply knowledge of appropriate safety standards and procedures, including confined space, trench and excavation safety, and use of associated equipment.
• Participate in rotating on‑call schedule and work overtime as required for civil emergencies, severe weather, special events, and after‑hour call‑outs.
• Remove trash and obstructions that may block or interfere with flow of sewerage or storm water.
• Clean and remove debris from storm and sanitary sewer systems, manholes, inlets, and culverts by manual or mechanical methods including digging, rodding, bucketing, and jetting.
• Enter utility structures, manholes, and inlets, crawling through and/or “lamps” sewers to locate damage or obstructions.
• Locate, excavate, and expose buried manholes and underground sewer infrastructure by manual or mechanical methods.
• Assist in inspection of sewer infrastructure for detection of damage and causes of problems and their correction; operate sewer camera inspection equipment.
• Repair and replace defective or broken sewer infrastructure.
• Operate and troubleshoot vacuum sewer systems, diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Utilize technology to document work, conduct inspections on sewer assets, and maintain accurate digital records.
• Perform duties of Street Maintenance Worker including snow and ice control operations.

• Lift and carry materials weighing 100+ lbs; assist with heavier loads as needed.
• Transport objects 100+ lbs over distances up to 100 feet.
• Operate heavy hand tools such as jackhammers, chipping hammers, and sledgehammers.
• Perform physically demanding tasks (e.g., digging, raking, shoveling) for extended periods.
• Push/pull heavy objects (e.g., manhole covers, loaded wheelbarrows) weighing 100+ lbs.
• Sustain continuous manual labor for durations of 2 to 4 hours between breaks.
• Work in varying field conditions requiring repetitive motion, exertion, and endurance.

• Bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl in confined or uneven spaces.
• Perform overhead work with extended arms.
• Climb ladders or steps.
• Maintain balance on uneven, wet, or sloped surfaces.
• Enter confined spaces such as manholes and trenches.

• Use visual acuity to read plans, work orders, safety labels, etc.
• Exercise sound judgment, practical reasoning, and situational awareness to safely and efficiently address field challenges.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings using distance and peripheral vision.
• Distinguish between color‑coded signs, labels, etc.
• Hear and interpret instructions and warnings in noisy environments.
• Use fine and gross motor skills for equipment operation and tool usage.

• Work outdoors in extreme heat…