Water Maintenance Worker

City of Kingman Water Maintenance Worker – Water Division Public Works

The City of Kingman is seeking a skilled and motivated Water Maintenance Worker to join our Water Operations team. In this role, you’ll operate light to medium‑duty equipment, perform hands‑on field work, assist with emergency repairs, and help ensure our water systems run safely and efficiently. This position reports to the Water Operations Supervisor and may occasionally provide direction to temporary staff.

We’re looking for team players who bring a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the drive to help keep our public infrastructure running smoothly. If you enjoy active, hands‑on work that makes a meaningful difference in your community, this is the job for you.

• Graduation from high school diploma or GED equivalent;
• Two (2) years’ experience involving the use of light to medium equipment, one (1) of which must have been related to construction and/or maintenance of pipelines.
• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

• Valid Arizona State driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• May be required to participate and obtain NIMS (National Incident Management System) training certifications based on assignment.
• Flagger certification within 1 year of hire.

Maintenance & Repairs (40%) – Most of your day will be spent performing semi‑skilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks, including pothole patching, ditch digging, vegetation control, water and wastewater system repairs, meter replacements, and other hands‑on field work.

Operate Equipment (30%) – Regularly operate light to medium‑duty equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, loaders, dump trucks, sweepers, trailers, and small tools. Typical tasks include excavation, grading, hauling, vegetation control, and routine equipment inspections to support daily Water Division operations.

Support & Customer Service (20%) – When something breaks, you fix it by responding to work orders, assisting with emergency repairs, coordinating traffic flagging, and providing excellent customer service to the public.

Safety & Compliance (10%) – Support emergency cleanup efforts and always follow safety procedures, CDL requirements, and Blue Stake laws during excavation and maintenance work. This involves setting up work zone safety barriers, following safety procedures, reporting hazards, and participating in City safety and wellness programs.

The work environment characteristics attached to the job description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. Every person in the organization assumes responsibility for individual and organizational safety. The City will employ an effective accident and illness prevention program and a comprehensive wellness program that involves all its employees in the effort to eliminate workplace hazards and promote employee health and wellness.

All employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and wellness program activities, including reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents immediately to supervisors or a safety committee representative; wearing required personal protective equipment; and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the position changes.

The City of Kingman is located in Mohave County approximately 100…