Under the daily supervision of the Division Director or Supervisor, the following duties are typically performed by this seasonal position (but are not limited to):

• Drives sewer cleaning truck which requires a commercial driver license.
• Removes manhole covers to gain access to sewer system.
• Operates truck mounted and other sewer flushing/cleaning equipment such as rodder, flusher/vacuum, high pressure nozzle, power winches, pumps, etc.
• Unloads debris from truck and refills water supply.
• Reads and interprets route maps; locates sewer lines.
• Inspects sewer service line and reports problems or emergency situations.
• Performs traffic control functions such as placing barricades/cones, signage or other measures to ensure work site safety and to direct/re-route traffic.
• Utilizes proper safety measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties.
• Attends and participates in safety and other KWU mandated training.
• Performs daily and routine vehicle or equipment maintenance (e.g., checks and adjusts fuel/fluid levels and tire pressure, cleans nozzles, greases fittings, adjusts belts or cables, cleans truck cab, hand washes vehicle or drives vehicle through washing station).
• Operates other hand tools used in general carpentry, construction or maintenance.
• Performs general shop maintenance (e.g., sweeps or cleans shop, stocks and organizes equipment and supplies).
• May drive heavy equipment or commercial vehicles to job site or to haul gravel, broken concrete, etc. to fill sites.
• May drive non-commercial vehicle to/from job site or to pick up/deliver supplies.
• May assist with concrete or cold patch repair.
• May need to respond to job-site inquiries from citizens regarding work being performed.
• May operate hand held and truck radio.
• Performs other related physical tasks to assist the Distribution, Engineering or another KWU division with the service and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.

General Applicant Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED/HSED or equivalent.
• Related work experience preferred which involved physical labor performed outdoors and the use of a variety of hand/power tools; experience in the operation of heavy equipment or commercial vehicle also desired but not required.
• Valid commercial driver license (CDL) which is equivalent to Wisconsin CDL Class B/C with no restriction for air brake operation plus tanker (N) endorsement. Applicants with a regular (Class D) driver's license may also be considered, however if hired, non-CDL applicant will be paid at a lower wage rate unless CDL is obtained.
• Good driving record.
• If offered this position, must pass the pre-employment process which includes background/criminal/driving record review, and a post-offer drug screen.
• For employees with CDL, this position also requires participation in the monthly random alcohol and drug testing program.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices associated with this type of work.
• Ability and skill in operating hand, mechanical, hydraulic and electric powered tools/equipment related to duties.
• Ability and skill in safely operating a Class D (non-commercial) or Class B/C (commercial) vehicle.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn quickly and focus on assignments.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and diagrams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Ability to deal respectfully, tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress associated with this type of work.

• Job duties involve walking or standing for extended periods of time on rough or uneven surfaces.
• Job duties require the ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and crouch, occasionally working in such positions for an extended period of time.
• Job duties require coordination and manipulation of eyes, hands, and limbs while operating equipment, machinery and tools associated with this occupation and while adhering to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours.
• Job duties involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks which require the lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Job duties may require ascending and descending ladders.

• Tasks are primarily performed outdoors which requires the ability to work under adverse environmental conditions such as: temperature and weather variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, traffic hazards, and/or dust. Such exposure may cause some discomfort or a risk of injury.
• This job may require the incumbent to enter and work in confined spaces (i.e., manholes, trenches, pits). 

• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires color perception and discrimination.
• Task requires depth perception and discrimination.
• Task requires texture perception and discrimination.
• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires odor perception and discrimination.
• Task requires oral communications ability.

Individuals who wish to be considered for this recruitment must complete an online application through GovernmentJobs.com. To begin the application process, please visit the City of Kenosha website at www.kenosha.org and click on the “Job Opportunities” link. All elements of the application, including supplemental questions must be completed and submitted in order for the application to be considered complete. It is important that your application reflect all of your relevant education and experience. Please note that including your resume does not take the place of completing the “Work Experience” section of the application. Applications may be rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter, certifications, or other documentation to their online application before submitting which further illustrates their qualifications and interest in this employment opportunity.
 
An applicant's education, training and experience will then be analyzed to determine if he/she meets the minimum requirements. Written, oral, proficiency and/or other examinations may be required to establish eligibility. Such exams will be scheduled as needed.
 
Appointment and rate of pay will be made in accordance with the Kenosha Water Utility Employee Handbook and the City of Kenosha Civil Service Ordinance & Rules/Regulations. The Kenosha Water Utility reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the Utility.