Maintenance I

at City of Belle Plaine in Belle Plaine, Kansas, United States

Job Description

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITY DEPARTMENT Overview Department:  Maintenance                          Hourly Pay: Dependent on Qualifications

Reports to:     Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises:     N/A     

Primary Duties          Heavy Equipment Operator (3-5 Years Experience) with Emphasis on Water and Sewer Department Functions

• Troubleshoot problems and maintain all department equipment and machines in good working condition.
• Maintain utility facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Conduct minor maintenance tasks, including general construction, painting, ground maintenance, and assisting with snow removal as required.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repair on the water facilities and distribution systems.
• Locate and repair water leaks and maintain water mains, pumping facilities, valves, water storage facilities, and main-to-meter service lines.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on wastewater collection systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on the wastewater treatment plant.
• Inspect and maintain all pumps and motors, install and maintain all water services.
• Provide connection and disconnection of water services.
• Read water meters.
• Operate distribution system equipment, including loader, bob cat, and tapping machines.
• Locate, inspect, and assist in raising manholes.
• Collect samples of sewage and effluent as needed.
• Able to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes.

Secondary Duties

Responsible for the Appearance of City Property

• Mowing of City Property
• Weed eating
• Trim Trees
• Operate Mowers and Related Machinery
• Conduct Daily Checks of Equipment

Roles: This position requires the ability to work independently, work well with others, and perform in a team environment on a daily basis.

Impact: Successful completion of work tasks results in improved operating costs, utilization of material and/or equipment, and public satisfaction.

Latitude: Duties are assigned by supervisor. Most problem-solving is accomplished in conjunction with supervisor. 

Interaction: Frequent interaction with employees throughout the organization and the general public.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Experience operating mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and hand tools.

Skills

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to operate lawn care equipment and machinery.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.

Certification/License:

• Valid Kansas driver’s license. 
• Driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements.

Work Environment:

• Frequent (75%) exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous elements, and dangerous situation. 
• Frequent (40%) carrying, lifting, moving, or pushing of 90 pounds. Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching forward and overhead, and twisting.
• Fine hand coordination, simple hand-grasping, and ability to operate controls required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Primary Duties          Heavy Equipment Operator (3-5 Years Experience) with Emphasis on Water and Sewer Department Functions

• Troubleshoot problems and maintain all department equipment and machines in good working condition.
• Maintain utility facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Conduct minor maintenance tasks, including general construction, painting, ground maintenance, and assisting with snow removal as required.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repair on the water facilities and distribution systems.
• Locate and repair water leaks and maintain water mains, pumping facilities, valves, water storage facilities, and main-to-meter service lines.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on wastewater collection systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on the wastewater treatment plant.
• Inspect and maintain all pumps and motors, install and maintain all water services.
• Provide connection and disconnection of water services.
• Read water meters.
• Operate distribution system equipment, including loader, bob cat, and tapping machines.
• Locate, inspect, and assist in raising manholes.
• Collect samples of sewage and effluent as needed.
• Able to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes.

Secondary Duties

Responsible for the Appearance of City Property

• Mowing of City Property
• Weed eating
• Trim Trees
• Operate Mowers and Related Machinery
• Conduct Daily Checks of Equipment

Required Qualifications

Heavy Equipment Operator (3-5 Years Experience) with Emphasis on Water and Sewer Department Functions

Attachments Document maintenance-1.pdf (139.57 KB)