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Employment TypeFull Time
Job SummaryUtility Maintenance Worker IPay Range: $19.75 to $21.89 depending on experienceThe City of Olathe’s Utility Maintenance group is currently accepting applications for a Utility Maintenance Worker. Our Utility Maintenance team plays a crucial role in keeping Olathe's water flowing smoothly! Join us and be part of the dynamic group responsible for maintaining and enhancing the water distribution and collection systems that are vital to our community's daily life.
As a Utility Maintenance Worker, you’ll work in a team setting performing a variety of duties such as hand excavation, heavy lifting, hauling materials, operating tools and equipment, and repairing and performing maintenance on water systems. This work involves working outside in all weather conditions with the physical ability for prolonged lifting, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
This position allows you the opportunity to obtain a Class A CDL by participating in the City of Olathe's CDL training program. It's up to you to pass the testing. We'll set you up for success with our in-house training program.
No experience is necessary. Water meter AMI experience is preferred.
Work schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Will participate in an on-call rotation.
Our team members enjoy a consistent work schedule, clothing and boot allowance, great team atmosphere, and much more. For more information about our benefits click here .
At the City of Olathe, we offer a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth, excellent benefits, and a supportive community. If you are dedicated and ready to make a difference, apply now!
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.The Utility Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing entry-level, semi-skilled maintenance work in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection system. They complete a variety of more routine tasks and duties from providing supplies to other workers to participating in the repair and preventive maintenance of water-distribution systems requiring potentially dangerous and hazardous conditions under the direct supervision of others. This is the first level in a three-level career progression of Utilities Maintenance Worker I, II, and III.
Key Responsibilities- Performs more routine work in preventive and breakdown maintenance for pumps, mixers, motors, valves, meters, water and wastewater lines, instrumentation, and other related devices of assigned facilities with direct supervision; monitors, reviews, and inspects utility lines with the proper equipment; maintains inspection equipment; participates in housekeeping duties, grounds and building maintenance; performs troubleshooting, repair and replacement duties for electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
- Maintains safety and proper operation according to City regulation in all jobs performed; maintains traffic control of work sites by directing and guiding traffic and the placement of signs and devices to ensure a safe jobsite environment; works safely and collaboratively with other employees in the completion of work assignments .
- Operates a variety of equipment and vehicles including trucks, snowplows, salt spreader, hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, electronic test meters, pumps, and various other vehicles and equipment.
- Performs regular emergency duties, including frequent nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours as required to respond to emergency maintenance.
Qualifications Experience: No experience is required.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required along with the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Licenses & Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and favorable driving record. A class Bcommercial driver's license with air brake endorsement is required within six months of employment.
