Sewer Treatment Laborer (E) - 1st Shift

About the Sewage Treatment Division:           
Sewage Treatment oversees the processing of wastewater at five treatment plants. Different treatment processes prepare waste to be used as fertilizer, graywater for industrial operations, or safely returned to the environment. Wastewater treatment operations require four federally issued permits and are subject to compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to clean water, public health and environmental protection.  
 
Vision Statement:
Provide safe and efficient treatment of wastewater, protect the natural and human health environment, maintain compliance with federal regulations, and maximize the life and value of the wastewater treatment systems.  
 
What we are looking for:           
Looking for individuals who take pride in their work. Seeking individuals to join a team that is dedicated to providing excellent service. Are you ready to be part of an organization that will help you achieve your career goals? Are you ready to see what your work can accomplish for the community? 
 
Role Description:
Manual work in the construction and maintenance of the City of Wichita’s critical infrastructure. Gain experience using a variety of equipment performing duties under direct supervision. Opportunity for training and growth while taking advantage of the City’s great benefits. Join a team that cares about their city and each other. 
 

• Assists in preparing asphalt, concrete, and other street repair materials; does manual work in the building and repair of roads, culverts and bridges; does related tasks in the maintenance and construction of public facilities.
• Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, timber, leaves, and similar items.
• Assists skilled and semiskilled workers in varied building maintenance and repair activities.
• Shovels snow and breaks ice from streets and walks and loads snow on trucks or piles it in designated places.
• Sweeps and cleans streets and gutters, collects and loads refuse into a truck or movable can.
• Trims and waters lawns, trims shrubs and trees, spades, rakes, and otherwise prepares ground and assists in related ground maintenance work.
• Waters, spreads fertilizer, and cares for flowers, shrubs and trees as directed.
• Completion of work assignments will require operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Ability to acquire within a reasonable period of time, knowledge of the procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance work
• Ability to follow simple oral or written instructions
• Ability to enter data into computer spreadsheets or other software
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist
• Ability to shovel, snow, sand, gravel, asphalt, to or from dump truck bed
• Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, pavement construction, and windy conditions
• Ability to safely and effectively swing a 20-pound sledge hammer against brick, concrete, or similar substances
• Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 90 pounds
• Ability to lift and carry up to 150 pounds with the assistance of another
• Ability to pull, shove or otherwise maneuver items weighing up to 150 pounds
• Ability to safely and effectively operate a jackhammer and a chain saw
• Ability to be continuously performing tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk about (up to a half mile at a time) for most of an eight hour shift
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License
• This position will require working outdoors in inclement weather including but not limited to, rain, snow, ice, sleet, heat, and humidity plus snow and ice removal and/or emergency response operations that may include operating equipment and vehicles on overnight shifts, weekends and in low-light and low visibility conditions, or other adverse weather conditions.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1 year of experience working with operating mowers and/or lawncare equipment. 
• A valid Kansas Driver’s License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.  

Salary : $17 - $24