Water Line Replacement Maintenance Worker I

About the role

The City of Arkansas City seeks a skilled Water Line Replacement Maintenance Worker I to assist in the installation, replacement, and repair of water lines. This position involves hands-on work, teamwork, and customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, replacement, and rehabilitation of water lines (including excavation, trenching, backfill, surface restoration).
• Measure, cut, align, and assemble pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants, and service connections.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and trench safety equipment.
• Support leak repairs and service restoration.
• Assist with shutting off, restoring, and verifying water service.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and light equipment under supervision.
• Auxiliary traffic control setup, cones, barricades, and safe work zones.
• Follow trench safety and confined space procedures.
• Document work activities and support GPS data collection.
• Notify residents of service interruptions and maintain professional interaction.
• Attend training and maintain regular attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• KDHE Water Distribution I certification preferred.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License with a safe driving record.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Basic knowledge of construction, excavation, or ability to learn quickly.
• Safe use of hand tools, power tools, and light equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform duties accurately.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Professional communication and basic documentation skills (GPS, logs).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Heavy physical work.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working outdoors (all weather conditions).
• Exposure to construction sites, noise, dust, and confined spaces.

Position Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: KDHE Water Distribution I certification.
• Licensing: Valid Class C Driver’s License with a safe driving record.

Benefits Package

• Health Insurance: BlueCross/Blue Shield of Kansas Health Insurance with Triple Option plans.
• Dental Insurance: Delta Dental of Kansas Dental Insurance.
• Retirement: KPERS retirement.
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Training Opportunities.

Application Information

• Must successfully pass a background check, drug/alcohol screens, physical exam, and essential functions capability testing.
• All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Contact the Human Resources Division for details on eligibility and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Arkansas City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by federal, state, or local law.