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Water Maintenance Worker

City of Blue Springs17 open roles

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Blue Springs, Missouri, United States
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Your applicationOpen nowWater Maintenance WorkerCity of Blue Springs · Blue Springs, Missouri, United States

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9.0% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. City of Blue Springs postings stay open a median of 4 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  2. 3.9%3 days
  3. 9.0%7 days
  4. 15.5%14 days
  5. 34.1%30 days
This job: posted 57 days ago

City of Blue Springs median: 4 days open

The posting

The Public Works Department effectively and efficiently develops and maintains The City of Blue Springs’ infrastructure by providing essential services in the areas of Civil Engineering, Street Maintenance, Water and Sewer Utilities, and Fleet Management. We proudly serve the Blue Springs Community 24 hours a day.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs general maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution system. Participates in after work hours emergency response for sewer and water distribution related issues. This position is part of a team that provides on-call 24/7/365 response to sewer and water distribution related issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operates equipment used in the maintenance of the City’s Water Distribution system, including but not limited to dump trucks, skid steer loaders, excavators, and snow plows. Performs maintenance and general repair work to assigned city utility infrastructure
  • Repairs and maintains assigned equipment.
  • Performs maintenance and general repair work to assigned city utility infrastructure.
  • Responsibly purchases items needed for repair or maintenance work.
  • May, at times, serve as a lead for a crew on a specific job site.
  • Responds to emergency calls for service after regular work hours and is on-call during the winter season for snow removal.
  • Serves on various employee or other committees or workgroups as assigned
  • Perform all tasks and functions of the position within the guidelines of all safety procedures and practices, mitigating potential risks. Participates in all safety training.
  • Displays a positive attitude towards other employees and citizens.
  • All other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE This position requires a level of education typically obtained by the completion of a high school diploma, (GED or Homeschool Diploma), Vocational School, or equivalent education or training program completion.

Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with endorsements, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Six months to one year of experience in a related field or general labor position.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

General knowledge of tools and equipment that may be used in the maintenance and repair tasks including hand tools, power tools, sewer pipeline cleaning equipment, closed-circuit television, electrical meters, gas detectors, dump trucks, skid steer loaders, excavators, and snow plows.

  • Willingness and the ability to learn skills related to the maintenance of the City's Traffic Control infrastructure. On-the-job training is provided to employees with a growth mindset.
  • Ability to learn to read and interpret instructions, directions, and drawings.
  • General knowledge of the safety rules and practices associated with working in the Public Works environment.
  • Maintain positive work relationships during times of change. Ability to follow complex oral and/or written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively and interface with the general public and associates. Ability to work under stressful conditions and environmental extremes.

COMPETENCIES

  • Follows detailed oral and written instructions. Is knowledgeable of all occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade and follows all safety procedures accordingly.
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team-based environment. Requires the ability to follow directions and learn from the training provided.
  • Requires the ability to determine, assess situations, exercise situational judgment, make routine decisions involving the evaluation of data or facts provided.
  • Requires the ability to use computers, tablets, phones, etcetera to access and read the City's GIS mapping system and to prepare work orders.
  • Must be able to consistently conduct themselves in a professional manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform heavy manual work requiring good physical condition. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions common with the local climate, must be able to listen to normal conversation; must be able to walk, and use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; must be able to reach with hands and arms; must be able to have vision sufficient to see close up and have the ability to adjust focus; and, must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and transport it 15 feet.

Must be able to work outdoors in temperature and weather extremes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position requires a background screen, drug screen, and physical exam. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The City of Blue Springs is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

BARGAINING UNIT: LOCAL LODGE 778 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS, AFL-CIO

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