WATER DISTRIBUTION & SEWER COLLECTION MAINTENANCE WORKER (Full-Time) - Kenosha Water Utility
WATER DISTRIBUTION & SEWER COLLECTION MAINTENANCE WORKER (Full-Time) - Kenosha Water Utility
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General Overview of Position
The Kenosha Water Utility (KWU) provides municipal water and wastewater services to nearly 110000 people in the greater Kenosha metropolitan area of southeastern Wisconsin which is ideally located on Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago. More information regarding our organization may be obtained at . Any questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to the KWU Director of Personnel & Administration ator This recruitment is for a fulltime position and is open to all individuals who meet the minimum requirements which includes possession of a valid commercial drivers license (CDL). (Applicants who have a valid CDL learners permit may be considered depending on work experience.) APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED UPON RECEIPT FOR POTENTIAL IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW. THOSE INTERESTED IN THIS RECRUITMENT ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY ONLINE PROMPTLY. This recruitment may close early if current vacancy is filled from the initial group of applications received.
THE PAY RANGE SHOWN ABOVE REFLECTS STEP 1 AND STEP 17 OF THE CURRENT 17STEP COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THIS POSITION. THE KENOSHA WATER UTILITY INTENDS TO FILL THIS VACANCY AT STEP 1 unless the selected individual has extensive experience directly related to this position. Step increases are given at 12month intervals until the incumbent reaches top step of the current 17step compensation plan. Any other pay increases (i.e. annual cost of living) are subject to approval by the Board of Water Commissioners.
The Kenosha Water Utility (under the City of Kenosha) offers a full benefits package which includes employer pension contribution (Wisconsin Retirement System) paid vacation/sick/holiday leave health/dental/vision/life insurance paid compensatory time and overtime for emergency work outside of regular 8hour work day tuition reimbursement and other benefits.
The person(s) selected for this position must pass the preemployment process which includes a background criminal and driving record review physical examination audiogram and drug test. This position also includes a 6month probationary period and mandatory participation in the monthly random testing program under the City of Kenoshas Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.
Under the daily supervision of a Supervisor of the KWU Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Division and under the general guidance of the Division Director the incumbent of this position performs technical and physical work related to the construction maintenance and repair of water and sanitary sewer mains water services and attendant devices. Position is also required to work overtime in responding to offduty emergencies including participation in a yearround emergency watch rotation which includes some extended work days weekends and holidays. Work is reviewed through observation and written reports for adherence to established policies and procedures. The current weekly work schedule for this position is 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MondayFriday (no lunch break) which could be adjusted for seasonal operations as determined by KWU management.Example of Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists with the installation repair and servicing of water and sanitary sewer mains and laterals fire hydrants and valves.
- Drives various heavy equipment or vehicles to and from work sites or to haul gravel broken concrete etc. to fill sites.
- Operates a variety of pneumatic hydraulic gas and hand powered tools equipment and machinery related to duties for example: walkbehind road saw plate compactor hydraulic/bypass pumps rock drill auger cutoff saw jackhammer shovel rake etc.
- Televises sewers and laterals; locates breaks in utility lines; inspects sewer lines for defects. Reports emergencies or problems to appropriate staff.
- Inspects cleans & maintains sewer lines traps lift stations and operates related equipment including sewer/vacuum truck.
- Assists with concrete repair including: setting grades and forms smoothing out leveling and finishing.
- Uses cold patch to fill potholes and make other road repairs.
- 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.
- Responds to utility emergencies while onduty and during offduty hours including participation in the emergency watch rotation.
- Reads and interprets maps diagrams and plans.
- 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 vehicle cab hand washes vehicle or drive vehicle through washing station).
- Performs general shop maintenance (e.g. sweeps or cleans shop stocks and organizes parts equipment and supplies).
- Notifies affected residents of service disruptions/problems or other utility related issues. May need to respond to jobsite inquiries from citizens regarding work being performed.
- May operate cutting torch or welding equipment to fabricate parts or repair equipment.
- Performs water/sewer utility locates.
- May operate hand held and truck radio.
- May be required to assist with snow and ice removal activities.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Required Education Training and Experience:
- High school diploma GED/HSED or equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years related experience such as general construction work or other related field; water/sewer infrastructure maintenance and repair experience highly desired.
- Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional Requirements:- Possession of a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) which allows for the use of air brakes is required. Applicants with a valid CDL learner permit or regular drivers license will only be considered for potential seasonal employment.
- Good driving record.
- Must be available to work overtime as needed and participate in emergency watch rotation which may include extended work days weekends and/or holidays.
- If offered this position must pass preemployment background and driving record check physical examination and drug test.
- Must be willing to participate in the monthly random drug & alcohol testing program.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Working knowledge of the tools methods and materials commonly used in sewer water or other related construction/maintenance activities.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safe work practices in the construction field.
- Ability to locate leaks stoppages and malfunctions in water and sanitary sewer lines.
- Ability and skill in operating a variety of pneumatic hydraulic gas and hand tools equipment and machinery related to duties & responsibilities.
- Ability and skill in operating a commercial vehicle (i.e. tandem axle dump truck).
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to learn quickly and focus on assigned work.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to read and interpret maps plans 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.
- Thoroughness; dependability.
- 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 while adhering to 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 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 requires the incumbent to enter and work in confined spaces (i.e. manholes trenches pits).
Sensory Requirements:- Job tasks requirevisual perception and discrimination.
- Job tasks requirecolor perception and discrimination.
- Job tasks requiredepth perception and discrimination.
- Job tasks requiretexture perception and discrimination.
- Job tasks requiresound perception and discrimination.
- Job tasks requireodor perception and discrimination.
- Job tasks requireoral communications ability.
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