Water Maintenance Worker

Water Maintenance Worker

Posted 05-Dec-2024 (CST)

1500 South Plum Street, Hutchinson, Kansas, United States

20.10-30.15 per hour $20.10 - $30.15 per hour DOQ

Hourly

Full Time

Imagine if you were given an opportunity to connect with others who want to keep our community the most livable and safe it can possibly be. If you like to work with your hands, enjoy working outside and construction / repair work, you may be a great addition to our Public Works team. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!

The Water Maintenance Worker performs maintenance and repair to the City's potable water distribution infrastructure to ensure safe drinking water and fire protection for the citizens of Hutchinson. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, as well as organizational and public relation skills.

This is an entry-level position; therefore, we are willing to train you on the following skills.

A DAY IN THE LIFE :

• Finds and repairs water main breaks and leaks; ensures that utilities in the work zone are properly located and traffic control hazards are properly mitigated. Operates heavy and other equipment to properly excavate, perform repair work, and restore concrete, asphalt and brick streets and driveway cuts to standards.
• Performs on-going preventative maintenance duties including flushing and inspecting fire hydrants, and locates and properly exercising valve stems. Repairs broken or inoperable valves and fire hydrants as needed.
• Responds to customer complaints and concerns which may involve low pressure or water quality (cleanliness, taste and odor). Takes reading and water samples to troubleshoot. Cleans and disinfects water mains and services; Tests and replaces water meters and curb stops as needed. Maintains accurate work order records.
• Locates water mains and services for construction projects. Adjusts meter pits and valve boxes as needed; paints fire hydrants and sets hydrant backflow carts, and ensures the utility is accurately located.
• Assists with installing new City water service valves, hydrants and other infrastructure as needed.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL :

BENEFITS :

The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.