Utility Worker I Job

UTILITY WORKER I
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department

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Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Utility Worker I position plays a vital role in maintaining the city's water distribution & wastewater systems, contributing significantly to public health & community safety. This position involves a range of duties from the installation & repair of pipelines, valves, & manholes, to performing minor electrical & mechanical maintenance, ensuring the reliable functioning of essential infrastructure. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with two years of experience in utility construction, plumbing, or related fields, emphasizing practical skills & familiarity with mechanical systems. This role directly impacts the daily lives of Salina residents by ensuring clean & efficient water services, making it an indispensable part of the city's operational team.

Career Advancement: Utility Worker II, Senior Utility Worker

On-the-Job Training: Our new Utility Workers will receive training conducted by experienced & knowledgeable staff, fostering technical & practical skills essential for water distribution & wastewater system management. Trainees gain hands-on experience in installing & repairing pipelines, valves, & manholes, along with the opportunity to perform essential electrical & mechanical maintenance. This guidance emphasizes skill-building, expertise, & teamwork. The importance on continued education & mentorship ensures that our Utility Workers are well-prepared for advancement & long-term opportunities, forming a foundation for a rewarding career in public utilities.

Duties:
· Installs, repairs, cleans, taps, fits & inspects wastewater/water pipelines.
· Installs & repairs wastewater/water valves & manholes.
· Installs & repairs wastewater/water service lines.
· Maintains wastewater pumps, motors & controls.
· Installs & repairs fire hydrants.
· Performs minor electrical & mechanical maintenance.
· Performs custodial work such as cleaning, painting, lawn mowing & snow removal.
· Installs & repairs chemical feed pumps & piping.
· Performs permit required confined space entries.
· Set-up & take-down appropriate traffic control signs & barricades.
· Data entry to submit work orders, work assignments, & job tickets.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
· Two (2) years’ maintenance of utility construction, general construction, plumbing, mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance or related work preferred.

Requirements:
· Must live within 40 minutes response time.
· Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:
· Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Heavy lifting & manual labor.

Equipment:
· Air compressors, air moles, chlorometers, computer, crane trucks, dump trucks, hand & power tools, iPad, jackhammers, megohmeters, multimeters, personal gas monitors, pickups, sewer cleaning & inspection equipment, skid loaders, tanker trucks, telephone, test equipment, two-way radio, wheeled & tracked excavators.

Hours:
· Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
· May include call out or after-hours work.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE:
· $24.47–25.69/hr.
· $50,898–53,435/yr.
· Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline:
• Until filled

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Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

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Contact:
Human Resources Department
Office: 785-833-8018
Email: [email protected]

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
· Two (2) years’ maintenance of utility construction, general construction, plumbing, mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance or related work preferred.

Requirements:
· Must live within 40 minutes response time.
· Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

City of Salina, Kansas The City of Salina has been in business since 1858. We are an extremely stable & progressive employer that offers competitive salaries & excellent benefits. The average length of service for our employees is 10 years. We offer multiple career tracks with a commitment to excellent service & performance. The City of Salina aggressively maintains 300 miles of sewer lines, 85 miles of storm sewers, 266 miles of streets, & 288 miles of water lines. The City also maintains 28 parks, 2 golf courses, a water park, a water plant & a wastewater plant. Our police department & fire department have been nationally accredited. The fire protection is superb with an ISO rating of 3 (with the best being a 1 & the worst being 10). The City of Salina employs 480 people on a regular basis & an additional 300 during the summer to accommodate the summer programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.