Maintenance Worker - Utilities

At the City of Plymouth, we all work together to add quality to life. This mission and our guiding values – CIVIC: customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection – shape our work as we advance the City Council’s strategic priority to be a city of choice. We are seeking candidates who are eager to adopt and champion our mission and values.

Under little or no supervision, the Maintenance Worker - Utilities will perform or assist in a wide variety of municipal sewer, water and drainage system installation, maintenance and repair functions using motorized equipment, hand and power tools in a manner which will ensure safe, economical, effective and timely results.

Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

• Interact with others in a manner that is professional and inspires open communication.
• Help to create and maintain a respectful workplace culture and champions equity and inclusion.
• Participate in citywide training designed to strengthen competencies in areas such as communications, leadership, decision-making and problem solving.

Conduct various preventative maintenance activities on municipal water system.

• Respond to emergency calls and inspects system for leaks.
• Flush city water mains; locate curb stop shut‑off valves; exercise valves.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to each program.

Complete or assist in water distribution system repair and replacement.

• Install service taps and connections.
• Repair or replace water main as appropriate.
• Service or replace hydrant parts to ensure reliable operation.
• Inspect and service standard water meters for accuracy and replaces worn parts or defective meters.

Perform preventative maintenance functions on sanitary sewer system.

• Operate or assist in the operation of sewer cleaning equipment, such as sewer jet, vactor or other related equipment.
• Check lift stations for malfunctions and appropriate operation.
• Assist in the various phases of the inflow/infiltration study.
• Locate and inspect sewer lines and reports problems.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to each program.

Complete or assist in sanitary sewer repair and replacement.

• Repair lift stations as authorized; cleans and repair manholes; taps sewer connections; replace defective sewer lines.

Respond to customer service requests and system malfunction alarms.

• Respond to customer questions, both sewer and water.
• Investigate nature and source of problem; attempt to identify corrective means needed.
• Determine appropriate party to make corrections, if necessary.
• Prepare and submit necessary records to supervisor.

Perform storm sewer/storm water drainage way maintenance, repair and installations.

• Inspect culverts, catch basins and ditches to ascertain the necessity of maintenance or repair.
• Rebuild catch basins, manholes in various degrees as necessary.
• Remove and replace concrete curb and gutter.
• Identify, analyze and correct drainage deficiencies.

Utilize a variety of equipment to conduct seasonal snow and ice control functions as necessary.

• Plow snow utilizing necessary equipment.
• Apply salt and deicers in appropriate proportions. Keeps accurate records as directed.
• Plows sidewalks and other surfaces.
• Respond to snow/ice related work outside of scheduled work hours.

Equipment uses and operations.

• Perform CDL inspections/pre‑operation checks; perform all pre‑operational checks and maintenance according to the manufacturer recommendations on all non CDL vehicles.
• Report all equipment damage and accident to supervisor immediately; report all equipment maintenance needs using “Vehicle Repair Order/CDL Book” to equipment supervisor or immediate supervisor.
• Make minor equipment repairs and adjustments as capable or as assigned.

Keep supervisor promptly informed of all significant matters he/she must know to perform his/her position responsibilities effectively.

Perform or assist in other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Six months municipal water/wastewater experience or equivalent.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license with good driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Class A Minnesota commercial learner permit (CLP) within three (3) months of hire.
• Must obtain a…