Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Maintenance Worker

• 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: walk-behind road saw plate compactor hydraulic/bypass pumps rock drill auger cut-off 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/re-route 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 on-duty and during off-duty 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 job-site 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.

• 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.
• Possession of a valid commercial drivers license (CDL)

• 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 pre-employment background and driving record check physical examination and drug test.
• Must be willing to participate in the monthly random drug & alcohol testing program.

• 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 co-workers 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.

• 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 (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Job duties require ascending and descending ladders.

• 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).

• 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 require oral communications ability.

Individuals who wish to be considered for this recruitment must complete an online application through . To begin the application process please visit the City of Kenosha website at 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.

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. An applicants education training and experience will be analyzed to determine if he/she meets the minimum requirements. Written oral proficiency and/or other exams may be required to establish eligibility; such exam(s) will be scheduled as needed. Appointment to the current vacancy will be made in accordance with the KWU Employee Handbook the City of Kenosha Civil Service Ordinance and Rules/Regulations. The Kenosha Water Utility reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the Utility.