at City of Independence in Independence, Kansas, United States
Job Description
The City of Independence will accept applications at Express Employment, 2009 North Penn Avenue for a PSW II position for work at the Street Department. Alternately, applicants may also apply online at www.expresspros.com/independenceks/.
Basic Function
Under supervision, operates and maintains light and medium equipment, including trucks, smaller front-end loaders, rollers, motor graders, street sweepers, and related equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Installs, repairs, and locates water and sewer mains and lines
- Maintains operation of the water and wastewater treatment plants
- Repair streets, manholes and street signs
- Picks-up and disposes of trash and brush
- Reads, maintains, repairs, tests, and replaces water meters
- Trains in operation of equipment
- Turns on and off water service
- Maintains and repairs water pumps and service stations
- May supervise a small crew of laborers
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Some knowledge of the materials, mechanical devices, tools, and techniques of maintenance and construction
- Ability to safely operate trucks and medium and heavy equipment
- Knowledge of methods and tools used to read, repair, and operate water meters
- Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations
- Ability to listen to, follow and communicate oral and written instructions
- Ability to supervise and work well with a small team
Education and Experience
- Completion of high school or GED required
- Two years’ experience in construction, operating dump trucks or light equipment, or similar experience required
Special Requirements
- A current Kansas driver’s license
- A Class B driver’s license
- Must be available to work nights, overtime, and weekends
Physical Requirements
- Intense physical effort is required. Individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions
- Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc.
SALARY RANGE: The starting salary for this position is $17.50 per hour*.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled.
*Eligible for hire with the City after 720 hours with Express.
THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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