Seasonal Distribution Maintenance Worker Kenosha Water Utility

This seasonal position performs a variety of semi-skilled 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 non-CDL applicants will be considered depending on their work history and availability.

Those hired with a CDL will be paid at the rate of $26.43/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 rate of $21.42 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.

Under the daily supervision of the Division Director or Supervisor the following duties are typically performed by this seasonal 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/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.
• 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 non-commercial vehicle to/from job site or to pick up/deliver supplies.
• May assist with concrete or cold patch repair.
• May need to respond to job-site 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.

General Applicant Requirements:

• Must be age 18 or older.
• Must have a high school diploma GED or HSED.
• Must possess a valid drivers license with good driving record.
• Valid Wisconsin Class B with no restrictions for air breaks CDL is required.
• Must pass a criminal background check driving record review post-offer drug screen and physical.
• 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.
• Applicants with a regular (Class D) drivers license may also be considered however if hired non-CDL applicant will be paid at a lower wage rate unless CDL is obtained.

• 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 (non-commercial) or Class B/C (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 co-workers 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.

• 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 may 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 may require the incumbent to enter and work in confined spaces (i.e. manholes trenches pits).

• 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.

Previous employees are not guaranteed rehire and are required to complete an online application for consideration. The Kenosha Water Utility will analyze the applicants education training and experience. Written oral and/or proficiency exams may be required to establish eligibility. The Kenosha Water Utility reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the Utility.