Irrigation Tech Aide

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

This is irrigation work assisting in conducting general irrigation repairs, installation of irrigation equipment, stocking supplies in work truck and some grounds keeping duties.

The days and hours for this position:
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Bargaining Unit:
Service Employee's International (SEIU)

• Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration
  ** Examples of Work Performed
• Conducting irrigation systems testing
• Install irrigation nozzles, valves, drains and pipe. Make repairs to irrigation systems
• Removes snow from walks
• May oversee seasonal employees in the absence of the supervisor
• Test, installs, and repairs backflow prevention devices
• Assist with prescribed burns
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed

• Some knowledge of the standard tools, equipment materials, methods and practices used in irrigation and grounds maintenance work
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work
• Working knowledge of the irrigation systems and irrigation controllers
• Skills in the use of standard hand and power equipment used to perform irrigation tasks
• Ability to push and/or pull and operate standard irrigation equipment over rough terrain
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 lbs. with the assistance of another person
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Be able to secure a Class "A" CDL driver's license within six (6) months of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Be able to secure a City of Wichita Backflow Prevention Installer/Tester Technicians Certificate within six (6) months of hire

Required Experience And Training

• Six months of experience as a skilled worker in irrigation repair work.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial driver's license is required within six (6) months of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience And Training

• A valid Class A Commercial driver's license.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre=employment physical, which includes drug screening, and satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

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CITY OF WICHITA

• VACATION
  - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
• HOLIDAYS
  - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
• SICK LEAVE
  - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
• HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs,…