SEASONAL UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER Kenosha Water Utility
SEASONAL UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER Kenosha Water Utility
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07-04-2025
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General Overview of Position
- The Kenosha Water Utility (KWU) provides municipal water and wastewater services to nearly 130000 people in the greater Kenosha metropolitan area in southeast Wisconsin which is ideally located on Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago. More information regarding on our organization may be obtained at www.kenosha. Any questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to the KWU Director of Personnel & Administration at or.THIS RECRUITMENT IS DIRECTED TOWARDS INDIVIDUALS WITH A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL) (or others who have the potential to get a CDL) WHO ARE LOOKING FOR SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OR WHO WANT TO GAIN THIS TYPE OF EXPERIENCE. Please note that there are no benefits assosciated with this employment and it will not lead to fulltime employment. Seasonal employees are required to reapply when a fulltime recruitment is posted. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and this recruitment will close when all vacancies for the current season are filled.The opportunity to be rehired for subsequent seasons will be based on satisfactory performance. Seasonal employment is limited to 1500 hours within the designated 12month period.This seasonal position performs a variety of semiskilled to skilled duties primarily associated with the flushing and cleaning of the Kenosha municipal sewer system. This position will also assist with other tasks for the Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Division or the Engineering Division as needed. A commercial drivers license (CDL) is desired although nonCDL applicants will be considered depending on their work history and availability. Those hired with a CDL will be paid at the rate of $26.17/hour and will be required to participate in the monthly random testing program under the City of Kenoshas Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. Those hired without a CDL will be paid at a lower wage rate $16.21 to $20.69/hour) based on related experience and will be eligible for the higher rate upon acquiring a CDL. CDL training is available and reimbursement of CDL testing fee may be provided if employee passes the Wisconsin CDL inspection/skills (road) test and remains employed until end of season.
The weekly work schedule for this position is projected to be 1st shift 40 hours) Monday through Friday (except for holidays) although hours may be reduced or modified due to inclement weather equipment malfunction emergencies or lack of work. The season typically lasts from now until November although season may be extended based on workload up to the 1500hour/year limitation. Example of Duties & Responsibilities
Under the daily supervision of the Division Director or Supervisor the following duties are typically performed by thisseasonal position (but are not limited to):
- Drives sewer cleaning truck which requires a commercial driver license.
- Removes manhole covers to gain access to sewer system.
- Operates truck mounted and other sewer flushing/cleaning equipment such as rodder flusher/vacuum high pressure nozzle power winches pumps etc.
- Unloads debris from truck and refills water supply.
- Reads and interprets route maps; locates sewer lines.
- Inspects sewer service line and reports problems or emergency situations.
- Performs traffic control functions such as placing barricades/cones signage or other measures to ensure work site safety and to direct/reroute traffic.
- Utilizes proper safety measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties.
- Attends and participates in safety and other KWU mandated training.
- Performs daily and routine vehicle or equipment maintenance (e.g. checks and adjusts fuel/fluid levels and tire pressure cleans nozzles greases fittings adjusts belts or cables cleans truck cab hand washes vehicle or drives vehicle through washing station).
- Operates other hand tools used in general carpentry construction or maintenance.
- Performs general shop maintenance (e.g. sweeps or cleans shop stocks and organizes equipment and supplies).
- May drive heavy equipment or commercial vehicles to job site or to haul gravel broken concrete etc. to fill sites.
- May drive noncommercial vehicle to/from job site or to pick up/deliver supplies.
- May assist with concrete or cold patch repair.
- May need to respond to jobsite inquiries from citizens regarding work being performed.
- May operate hand held and truck radio.
- Performs other related physical tasks to assist the Distribution Engineering or another KWU division with the service and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.
Requirements
General Applicant Requirements:
- High school diploma GED/HSED or equivalent.
- Related work experience preferred which involved physical labor performed outdoors and the use of a variety of hand/power tools; experience in the operation of heavy equipment or commercial vehicle also desired but not required.
- Valid commercial driver license (CDL) which is equivalent to Wisconsin CDL Class B (or Class A) with no restriction for air brake operation plus tanker (N) endorsement. Applicants with a regular (Class D) drivers license may also be considered however if hired nonCDL individual will be paid at a lower wage rate unless CDL is obtained during term of employment.
- Good driving record.
- If offered this position must pass the preemployment process which includes background/criminal/driving record review and a postoffer drug screen.
- For employees with CDL this position requires participation in the monthly random alcohol and drug testing program.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance and construction.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices associated with this type of work.
- Ability and skill in operating hand mechanical hydraulic and electric powered tools/equipment related to duties.
- Ability and skill in safely operating a Class D (noncommercial) and Class B (commercial) vehicle.
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to learn quickly and focus on assignments.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to read and interpret maps and diagrams.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers supervisors and management.
- Ability to deal respectfully tactfully and effectively with the public.
- Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress associated with this type of work.
Physical Requirements:- Job duties involve walking or standing for extended periods of time on rough or uneven surfaces.
- Job duties require the ability to bend reach stoop kneel and crouch occasionally working in such positions for an extended period of time.
- Job duties require coordination and manipulation of eyes hands and limbs while operating equipment machinery and tools associated with this occupation and whileadheringto exacting standards of depth grade dimensions and contours.
- Job duties involve the regular and at times sustained performance of heavier physical tasks which require the lifting or carrying moderately heavy 2050 pound) items and occasionally very heavy 100 pounds or over) items.
- Job duties may require ascending and descending ladders.
Environmental Requirements:- Tasks are primarily performed outdoors which requires the ability to work under adverse environmental conditions such as: temperature and weather variations odors toxic agents noise vibrations wetness machinery electrical currents traffic hazards and/or dust. Such exposure may cause some discomfort or a risk of injury.
- This job may require the incumbent to enter and work in confined spaces (i.e. manholes trenches pits).
Sensory Requirements:- Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
- Task requires color perception and discrimination.
- Task requires depth perception and discrimination.
- Task requires texture perception and discrimination.
- Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
- Task requires odor perception and discrimination.
- Task requires oral communications ability.
Method of Selection
Individuals who wish to be considered for this recruitment must complete an online application through GovernmentJobs. To begin the application process please visit the City of Kenosha website at www.kenosha and click on the Job Opportunities link. All elements of the application including supplemental questions must be completed and submitted in order for the application to be considered complete. It is important that your application reflect all of your relevant education and experience. Please note that including your resume does not take the place of completing the Work Experience section of the application. Applications may be rejected if no work experience is listed or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter certifications or other documentation to their online application before submitting which further illustrates their qualifications and interest in this employment opportunity.
An applicants education training and experience will then be analyzed to determine if he/she meets the minimum requirements. Written oral proficiency and/or other examinations may be required to establish eligibility. Such exams will be scheduled as needed.
Appointment and rate of pay will be made in accordance with the Kenosha Water Utility Employee Handbook and the City of Kenosha Civil Service Ordinance & Rules/Regulations. The Kenosha Water Utility reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the Utility.
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