PW Maintenance - Water Lines

Public Works Maintenance – Water Lines

The Public Works Maintenance – Water Lines position is responsible for participating in the maintenance and repair of the City's water distribution system. Supervisory responsibilities: none. Pay: This position is a union hourly position. The pay rate is set per the contract. Starting range: $35.28/hr. with no Class A CDL and $35.78 with Class A CDL. Pay rate will increase by $3/hr after the first year of employment. The hourly pay rate will increase $3 again after the second year of employment.

Benefits:

• Medical: ER pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium.
• Dental: ER pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium for base plan. EE has option to pay difference for buy-up plan.
• Vision: ER pays 100% of EE premium and 80% of dependent premium.
• IMRF Pension: EE contributes 4.5% pre-tax. ER contributes 6.17%. Vested after 10 years.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 100% ER paid.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: 100% ER paid $20,000.
• Other: STD, Hospital Indemnity, Life Insurance, 457, FSA, HSA

Supervision Received: Reports to the Water Foreman as well as other supervisory staff.

Essential Duties: Duties include (but are not limited to): performing maintenance and repair on the City's water distribution system; operating and inspecting system components; repairing main lines; ensuring regulatory compliance; reading, testing, replacing, and repairing water meters; preform utility locating; problem solving. In addition, some work in other divisions will be required- dependent upon departmental needs: use/operation of various powered maintenance equipment and hand tools; miscellaneous duties such as repairing machinery, tools and equipment, general clean up, cleaning buildings and garage bays; operate heavy equipment such as tractors, tool carrier, dump trucks, backhoe, mini-excavator, Vactor truck; backup staffing for emergency response such as removal of snow and ice; other duties as assigned to support the department. The primary hours of this position are Monday through Friday during the day; however, extended shifts and overtime on weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required.

Requires:

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent and at least two years of public works (or related) maintenance experience;
2. Valid commercial driver's license (C.D.L.) Class A with driving record in good standing as required by the City's insurance company or the ability to acquire within 1 year of employment;
3. Certification (or other well documented training) in water distribution maintenance;
4. Ability/experience to productively use a personal computer required (i.e. – email, file management);
5. Understand, interpret, explain and apply relevant policies, procedures and regulations;
6. Great communications skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public - English speaking;
7. Technical competence and basic electrical skills;
8. Ability to use (or learn to use) a variety of tools and equipment effectively;
9. Ability to work in adverse conditions (hot, cold, wet, confined spaces, etc);
10. Ability to pass an essential functions evaluation showing physical ability to accomplish the work (frequent bending, squatting, stretching, lifting, carrying, pushing & pulling heavy items over 100 pounds unassisted);
11. Regular attendance - ability & willingness to work overtime and staggered shifts assignments as needed;
12. Live in or relocate to an area allowing a 30 minute response time to emergency callouts;

Supplement Information:

1. Submit with the application, a copy of any certificates or transcripts applicable training.
2. Be sure to include three references with your application.
3. Location: throughout O'Fallon City Limits
4. Work Hours: 40 Hours; Daytime, evenings, & weekends are all expected as required.

Equal Employment Statement: The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.