Public Works- Sewer

Job Summary : Summary :

The Public Works Maintenance- Sewer position is generally responsible for participating in the maintenance and repair of the City's sewer collection infrastructure.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Pay :

This position is a union hourly position. The pay rate is set per the contract.

Starting Range : $32.16-34.40 / hr.

Pay Rate will increase by $3 / hr after the first year of employment.

The hourly pay rate will increase $3 again after the second year of employment.

ER pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium.

• Dental

ER pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium for base plan.

• EE has option to pay difference for buy-up plan.
• Vision

ER pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium.

• IMRF Pension

EE contributes 4.5% pre-tax.

• ER contributes 6.17%
• Vested after 10 years.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

100% ER paid.

• Life & AD&D Insurance

100% ER paid $20,000.

• Other

STD, Hospital Indemnity, Life Insurance, 457, FSA, HSA

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Use / Operation of various powered maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Repairing machinery, tools, and equipment
• General clean up
• Repairing sewer mains
• Inspecting sewer service taps
• Lift station maintenance
• CFTV sewer inspection
• Jetting and cleaning of sewer lines and lift stations
• Electrical trouble shooting of panels and pumps.
• Regular timely attendance and ability and willingness to work overtime, including nights and weekends, and staggered shift assignments as needed.
• Must live within an area to allow for a 30-minute response time for emergency callouts.
• Serves in other Public Works divisions such as Streets, Storm Sewer and Water for backup staffing or emergency response such as snow and ice removal.
• Other duties not listed related to the maintenance, upkeep and operations of the Public Works department.

Essential Skills / Abilities :

• Ability to productively use a personal computer and iPad, (i.e. file management)- Required.
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Technical competence and basic electrical skills.
• Ability to use, (or learn to use), a variety of tolls and equipment effectively.
• Essential Education and Experience :
• High School diploma, or equivalent- Required.
• Two years of Public Works maintenance experience- Required.
• Valid Drivers' License with driving record in good standing as required by the City's insurance company; commercial driver's license classification B, (CDL-B)- Required
• Additional technical trainings / certifications for applicable responsibilities- Preferred.
• Experience in sewer collection system- Preferred.
• Experience in heavy equipment operation- Preferred.
• Essential Physical Requirements :
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, (i.e. hot, cold, wet, etc.)- Required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces- Required.
• Ability to pass an essential functions evaluation showing physical ability to accomplish the work-Required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull 100 pounds frequently- Required.

Equal Employment Statement :

The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Salary : $32 - $34