Field Maintenance Worker – Sewer Division

About the role

The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is recruiting for a full-time Field Maintenance Worker within the Public Works Sewer Division.

Salary: $27.16/hour

Comprehensive, cost-effective benefits package includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, FSA, HSA, Lagers Pension-L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program, paid vacation, paid holidays, employee assistance programs, and educational benefits.

Status: Full time

Responsibilities

• Properly inspect and maintain heavy construction equipment, vehicles, tools, and supplies.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner construction equipment and vehicles; specialized CCTV and cleaning/jetting equipment for sewer lines; and hand and power tools.
• Excavate, expose and repair sewer infrastructure and appurtenances via manual or mechanical methods.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety standards and procedures, including confined space and trench and excavation safety, and use of associated equipment.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule and work overtime as required for civil emergencies, severe weather, special events, and after hour call-outs.
• Removes trash and obstructions which may block or interfere with the flow of sewerage or storm water.
• Clean and remove debris from storm and sanitary sewer systems, manholes, inlets, and culverts by manual or mechanical methods including but not limited to digging, rodding, bucketing, and jetting.
• Enters utility structures, manholes, and inlets, crawls through and/or "lamps" sewers to locate damage or obstructions.
• Locate, excavate, and expose by manual or mechanical methods buried manholes and underground sewer infrastructure.
• Assists in the inspection of sewer infrastructure for the detection of damage and causes of problems and their correction; operates sewer camera inspection equipment.
• Repairs and replaces defective or broken sewer infrastructure.
• Operate and troubleshoot vacuum sewer systems, utilizing technical expertise to diagnose issues and implement effective solutions.
• Utilize technology to document work, conduct inspections on sewer assets, and maintain accurate digital records.
• Performs duties of Street Maintenance Worker including snow and ice control operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A working knowledge of underground utility systems, and associated methods, procedures and materials used in maintenance, construction and repair of sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure.
• Valid Missouri Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brakes and tanker endorsements.

Benefits

Comprehensive, cost-effective benefits package includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, FSA, HSA, Lagers Pension-L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program, paid vacation, paid holidays, employee assistance programs, and educational benefits.

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Pay

$27.16/hour

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