City of Belle Plaine
Maintenance I
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Opportunity ID
PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITY DEPARTMENT
Overview
Department: Maintenance
Hourly Pay: Dependent on Qualifications
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
Primary Duties
Heavy Equipment Operator (3-5 Years Experience) with Emphasis on Water and Sewer Department Functions
- Troubleshoot problems and maintain all department equipment and machines in good working condition.
- Maintain utility facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Conduct minor maintenance tasks, including general construction, painting, ground maintenance, and assisting with snow removal as required.
- Conduct routine maintenance and repair on the water facilities and distribution systems.
- Locate and repair water leaks and maintain water mains, pumping facilities, valves, water storage facilities, and main-to-meter service lines.
- Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on wastewater collection systems.
- Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on the wastewater treatment plant.
- Inspect and maintain all pumps and motors, install and maintain all water services.
- Provide connection and disconnection of water services.
- Read water meters.
- Operate distribution system equipment, including loader, bob cat, and tapping machines.
- Locate, inspect, and assist in raising manholes.
- Collect samples of sewage and effluent as needed.
- Able to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes.
Secondary Duties
Responsible for the Appearance of City Property
- Mowing of City Property
- Weed eating
- Trim Trees
- Operate Mowers and Related Machinery
- Conduct Daily Checks of Equipment
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Roles
This position requires the ability to work independently, work well with others, and perform in a team environment on a daily basis.
Impact
Successful completion of work tasks results in improved operating costs, utilization of material and/or equipment, and public satisfaction.
Latitude
Duties are assigned by supervisor. Most problem-solving is accomplished in conjunction with supervisor.
Interaction
Frequent interaction with employees throughout the organization and the general public.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Experience operating mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and hand tools.
Skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Ability to operate lawn care equipment and machinery.
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing.
Certification/License
- Valid Kansas driver’s license.
- Driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements.
Work Environment
- Frequent (75%) exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous elements, and dangerous situations.
- Frequent (40%) carrying, lifting, moving, or pushing of 90 pounds. Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching forward and overhead, and twisting.
- Fine hand coordination, simple hand-grasping, and ability to operate controls required.
Duties & Responsibilities
Primary Duties
Heavy Equipment Operator (3-5 Years Experience) with Emphasis on Water and Sewer Department Functions
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- Troubleshoot problems and maintain all department equipment and machines in good working condition.
- Maintain utility facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Conduct minor maintenance tasks, including general construction, painting, ground maintenance, and assisting with snow removal as required.
- Conduct routine maintenance and repair on the water facilities and distribution systems.
- Locate and repair water leaks and maintain water mains, pumping facilities, valves, water storage facilities, and main-to-meter service lines.
- Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on wastewater collection systems.
- Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on the wastewater treatment plant.
- Inspect and maintain all pumps and motors, install and maintain all water services.
- Provide connection and disconnection of water services.
- Read water meters.
- Operate distribution system equipment, including loader, bob cat, and tapping machines.
- Locate, inspect, and assist in raising manholes.
- Collect samples of sewage and effluent as needed.
- Able to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes.
Secondary Duties
Responsible for the Appearance of City Property
- Mowing of City Property
- Weed eating
- Trim Trees
- Operate Mowers and Related Machinery
- Conduct Daily Checks of Equipment
Required Qualifications
Heavy Equipment Operator (3-5 Years Experience) with Emphasis on Water and Sewer Department Functions
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