Utility Maintenance Worker

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* Employment Type

** Full Time
** Job Summary**##
** steady work and a fun team environment, we've got you covered.
** The City of Olathe’s Utility Maintenance group is currently accepting applications for a Utility Maintenance Worker.  Our Utility Maintenance team plays a crucial role in keeping Olathe's water flowing smoothly! Join us and be part of the dynamic group responsible for maintaining and enhancing the water distribution and collection systems that are vital to our community's daily life.

As a Utility Maintenance Worker, you’ll work in a team setting performing a variety of duties such as hand excavation, heavy lifting, hauling materials, operating tools and equipment, and repairing and performing maintenance on water systems.  Our crews report to a central work location every day and ride together to the job site.
** This position allows you the opportunity to obtain a Class A CDL by participating in the City of Olathe's CDL training program.
** It's up to you to pass the testing. We'll set you up for success with our in-house training program.

We believe in creating a positive work environment where
** employees feel valued and supported**. Our team enjoys a culture of
** collaboration**,
** safety**, and
** professional growth**. We also offer
** competitive benefits**, including a
** generous clothing and footwear allowance**,
** free on-site health clinic
** for employees on the City’s insurance plan, and
** excellent work-life balance**.  For more details, please view our benefits page by clicking .
** Come join our team as a Utility Maintenance Worker I, II, or III:
**** Utility Maintenance Worker I:
** This is an entry level position. No experience is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.
** Pay Range: $19.75/hour to $24.10/hour, depending on experience.
**** Utility Maintenance Worker II:
** One year of construction or maintenance experience is required. Water and/or wastewater experience is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education. A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.
** Pay Range:** **$21.75/hour to $$26.51/hour depending on experience.
**** Utility Maintenance Worker III:
** Three years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of public utilities, water, or wastewater facilities and equipment is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education. A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required. A Class I ABC certification in Water or Wastewater is required.
** Pay Range: $23.75/hour to $29.11/hour depending on experience.
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* Work schedule:

** 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Will participate in an on-call rotation.
** For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
** The Utility Maintenance Worker I performs entry-level maintenance work in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection system. They complete a variety of more routine tasks and duties from providing supplies to other workers to participating in the repair and preventive maintenance of water-distribution systems requiring potentially dangerous and hazardous conditions under the direct supervision of others.

This is the first level in a three-level career progression of Utilities Maintenance Worker I, II, and III.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Performs more routine work in preventive and breakdown maintenance for pumps, mixers, motors, valves, meters, water and wastewater lines, instrumentation, and other related devices of assigned facilities with direct supervision; monitors, reviews, and inspects utility lines with the proper equipment; maintains inspection equipment; participates in housekeeping duties, grounds and building maintenance;…