The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Paid Vacation starting the day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Starting pay: $20.51 per hour. Details related to the position are below:

Shift: 1st Shift, 4 –1/2-day work week
Compensation: $20.51 / hr. DOQ (minimum increases to $22.68 on 1/1/25)
Stand-by On Call pay = $3/ hr.
Call back minimum =3 hours pay
Certification pay = Up to $4,368 per year (based on number of Water, WW, and Lab certs)

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Benefits:
Medical (includes Vision)- City pays up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected), no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays!
Dental Insurance- City pays 85% of monthly premium.
Wellness Incentives – Includes cost savings on health insurance and ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation)
Paid Vacation (40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued)
Sick leave.
11 Paid Holidays
KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 8.43%, employee contributes 6%
KPERS Life Insurance - Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement = Up to $2,000 per year

A Typical Workday May Include:
Monitor and operate equipment associated with the distribution of potable water.
Install new water service to residential and commercial properties.
Locate and repair water leaks and maintain water mains, pumping facilities, valves, water storage facilities, and main-to-meter service lines.
Perform a variety of water service orders for customer turn on or turn off service.
Operate water distribution system equipment including a hydro excavator, mini excavator, dump truck and tapping tools.
Monitoring and operating equipment associated with the collection and treatment of wastewater.
Locate, inspect, clean and maintain wastewater collection lines.
Operate collection system and plant equipment including combination truck, televising equipment, easement machine and various pumps and motors.
Conduct routine maintenance and repair on wastewater treatment facilities.
Performing plant rounds to inspect and maintain all pumps and motors.
Other duties as assigned.

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What You Will Need:
Must be 18 years or older with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor weather including adverse weather conditions.
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting or pushing up to 90lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
Ability to understand and communicate orally or in writing.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
Valid Kansas driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment.
Valid Kansas Class I Water Operator’s certification within 18 months of employment.

What Will Put You Ahead:
General knowledge of mechanics, water testing equipment and construction of water mains.
KDHE Water or Wastewater Operator’s certification.
Kansas Class B Commercial Driver’s license.