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Public Utilities Maintenance Worker

@ City of El Dorado
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El Dorado, Kansas, United States
$17/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:repairing lines, operating equipment, maintaining infrastructure
Requirements Summary:Performs water and sewer line installation and repair, manhole and valve work, operates maintenance equipment, maintains on-call coverage, and obtains/holds a valid Kansas driver license (Class B CDL required or obtainable within 90 days).
Technical Tools Mentioned:backhoe, loader, tap machine, sewer flusher/Vac truck, trencher, dump truck, bobcat
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Job Description

Compensation:
This position starts at $17.45* per hour.  *Hourly rate may vary based on education, experience or qualifications.
* Starting pay is determined through our structured step-guidance placement process. This system helps ensure fair and consistent offers by reviewing each candidate’s education, experience, specialized skills, and overall qualifications. Your exact starting rate will fall within the posted range and will reflect where you are placed in the step-guidance system.

Benefits:
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
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.
 *Regular, full time employees will be eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of the month following sixty days of full time employment.  Health insurance benefits include medical, prescription, dental and vision.

Position Summary: 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.

Essential Functions:
Maintenance Activities
  • 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 for putting water mains back in service.
  • Maintain basic knowledge of lift stations.
  • Maintains an awareness of the operation of a variety of tools and equipment. Operates the tools and equipment assuring for compliance with safety procedures.
  • Maintains an “on Call” status as scheduled assuring for coverage.            
  • Shows the 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 assuring for safety of self and others, and following proper operation procedures
Experience:  This is an entry level position, prior experience is not required.  Employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to perform the job satisfactorily within six months.

Certifications:  Possession of a valid Kansas Driver's License.  Possession of a valid Class B CDL or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within the first 90 days of employment.