Utilities Maintenance Worker I (Collections)

Description

The City of Liberty is looking for 2 new employees to join our Utilities team as a Maintenance Worker in our sewer collection division. In this role, we will provide you with all the training you need in order to perform a variety of maintenance activities pertaining to Utilities operations and services. You’ll be responsible for a variety of tasks such as the construction, maintenance and repair of city sanitary sewer infrastructure and other maintenance activities pertaining to Utilities Maintenance Operations and services; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Schedule & Benefits

• Monday – Friday
• 7am – 3:30pm
• On-call rotation every 4-5 weeks, with minimum call-out pay
• Overtime, as required
• Uniform & protective clothing annual allowance (which includes pants, boots, shirts, hats and, outerwear & more)
• Generous paid time off (including vacation time, sick time, and comp time)
  • Accruals start on 1st paycheck!
• FREE individual and family health insurance
• FREE retirement plan benefits
• See Benefits tab above for a full list of benefits

Essential Functions

• Perform construction and maintenance activities in assigned Division.
• Participate in the repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer infrastructure. Repair deteriorated sewer mains, service lines, leaks, and making taps. Maintaining manholes and locating sewer lines.
• Pour concrete for construction projects; assist in the repair of curbs, streets, sidewalks and other related areas.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of utilities repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites and streets.
• Operate a variety of equipment including backhoe, trucks, hydraulic pumps, tankers, loaders, TV equipment, snow removal equipment, vactor and a variety of hand tools.
• Break and repair concrete and asphalt surfaces; excavate and replace concrete, dig ditches, backfill trenches and holes.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, tools and equipment needed for maintenance and repair; make minor repairs; report major repairs to supervisor.
• Maintain records and logs of all work performed and supplies used.
• Proactively engage and interact with citizens to ensure their customer experience leaves a positive impact.
• Required participation in the Utilities Department On-Call Standby Rotation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must respond to requests and inquiries from customers/citizens in a professional, positive, friendly and helpful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of essential duties including operating and maintaining assigned equipment.
• Maintain mental capacity which permits satisfactory performance of essential functions including decision-making, communication, teamwork and positive customer/citizen interactions and experiences.
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Understand and effectively use City’s Geographical Information System (GIS).

• No experience required. Some experience performing water distribution infrastructure maintenance is desirable.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma/GED
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with air brake and tank endorsement (within 6-12 months of employment).
• Required Completion of City provided training and certifications for Temporary Traffic Control/Flagger, Trenching Shoring Competent Person, Permit Required Confined Space Entry (within 1 year of employment) as well a Department of Natural Resources Water Distribution System Operator DS-1 Certificate (within 2 years of employment).