Sewer Maintenance Laborer (M) - 616

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13537708

**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

**Distinguishing Features of Work**

• About the Sewer Maintenance Division:***\
• Sewer Maintenance ensures safe and efficient transport of wastewater
  
  

through over 2,000 miles of collection mains and 60 lift stations for

processing at five treatment plants. The inspection, cleaning and repair

of the wastewater collection system is paramount in maintaining Wichitas

critical infrastructure.*\

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• Vision Statement:***\
• Provide safe and efficient transport of wastewater, protect the natural
  
  

and human health environment, maintain compliance with federal

regulations, and maximize the life and value of the wastewater

collection systems.*\

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• 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?*\

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• Role Description:***\
• Manual work in the construction and maintenance of the City of Wichitas
  
  

critical infrastructure. Gain experience using a variety of equipment

performing duties under direct supervision. Opportunity for training and

growth while taking advantage of the Citys great benefits. Join a team

that cares about their city and each other.*

• \*\*Employees within the department or division shall be given first
  
  

consideration\*\****

• \*\*\*Posting may close at any time\*\*\****
  
  

**Examples of Work Performed**

• 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.

• Flushes and rods sanitary sewer lines, assists in repairing and
  
  

replacing manholes and catch basin lids, and does related sewer

cleaning and maintenance work.

• Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, timber, leaves, and similar
  
  

items.

• Assists skilled and semiskilled workers in varied building
  
  

maintenance and repair activities.

• Assists in snow and ice removal operations.
• 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.

• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a
  
  

vehicle.

• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related
  
  

duties may be assigned as needed.

**Requirements of Work**

• Ability to acquire within a reasonable period of time, knowledge of
  
  

the procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance

work.

• 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 sledgehammer
  
  

against brick, concrete, or similar substances.

• Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to 90 pounds
  
  

independently; to lift and carry up to 150 pounds with the

assistance of another; and to pull, shove, or otherwise maneuver

items weighing up to 300 pounds.

• Ability to safely and effectively operate a jackhammer and a chain
  
  

saw.

• Ability to continuously perform 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 ho r shift.

• Ability to safely wear respirator for supplied air while entering
  
  

confined spaces.

• Ability to communicate and to follow simple oral or written
  
  

instructions.

• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Commercial driver\'s
  
  

license (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 120 days of start

date. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required

to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.

• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety
  
  

of other individuals in the workplace.

• 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.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool,

and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with

company policies and applicable laws.

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