Water Distribution Worker

About the role

The City of Saint Charles Public Works Department is seeking a Water Distribution Worker to join their team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently excavate, expose, repair / install / maintain water main piping, valves, service lines, taps, meters, hydrants and related apparatus.
• Properly inspect and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies; Restock assigned vehicles on a daily basis to maintain a complete inventory of equipment, materials , and replacement parts.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner a variety of construction vehicles and equipment including dump trucks, cranes, track loaders, backhoes, track hoes, pumps, generators, compressors, saws, and manual and power tools.
• Learn new technologies, equipment, and processes to improve service delivery.
• Respond to public inquiries and complaints.

Minimum Training, Licensure, Certification And Experience Required

• A high school diploma or GED;
• An associate degree in related field with experience in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred;
• Two (2) years' experience related to water systems construction, maintenance or repair; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge of water main materials and the skills, and abilities to troubleshoot water distribution system issues including leaks and pressure fluctuations;
• A valid Missouri driver's license required;
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements required as a condition of employment and continued employment;
• A Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate required as a condition of employment and continued employment;
• A Department of Natural Resources DS I Certification required or ability to obtain within six months as a condition of employment and continued employment.

Physical Abilities Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

• Ability to perform difficult manual labor for prolonged periods of time under severe weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, sleet, etc. while, either alone or in combination thereof, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, pushing, and pulling;
• Ability to frequently lift and carry equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds, a minimum distance of 10 feet;
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Pay

$28.80/hour (w/o DNR DS Certification), $29.67/hour (DNR DS2 Certification), $30.56/hour (DNR DS3 Certification)

Schedule

Full time

How To Apply

To apply online, visit our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.