City of Baldwin City, Kansas – JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Wastewater (Wastewater Collections and Treatment)

Reports To: Director of Wastewater

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Wastewater, the Maintenance Tech I – Wastewater position is non-exempt under FLSA. This position performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work individually or as part of a crew, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City Sewer lines, Pumping Stations and Wastewater facilities and systems. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in underground utilities, as well as effective communication and public relations skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects and/or repairs pumping stations, drainage systems and sewer systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly;
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, jet sewer lines, Camera lines, manholes and pumping stations.
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation;
• Contacts residents and business owners in area where services will be discontinued and explains when services will be interrupted, as well as how soon services are expected to be restored;
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use;
• Drives trucks of 24,000 pounds or more in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment and materials;
• Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment;
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards;
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling;
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes mains, pipes, gates and fittings on Wastewater mains;
• Services water supply, sewer lift and other pumps;
• Does street repair including cutting, removing and replacing asphalt and concrete;
• Performs carpentry work as needed for building maintenance including repairs and/or replacement of doors, windows, picnic tables and barricades;
• Performs custodial work including collecting and disposing of solid waste from building and grounds;
• Removes snow and de-ices streets and sidewalks;
• Paints City facilities including street markings, swimming pool, park and playground equipment;
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water, sewer and street departments, including mowers, tractors, asphalt roller, jack hammer, welder, sewer jet, power washer and trucks;

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Obeys and complies with all City ordinances and policies;
• Assists and/or performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned for any other City department, especially parks, cemetery, and electric production and distribution.
  

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Class B driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements.
• Current valid commercial driver’s license preferred.
• If no CDL, must be obtained within one year of hire date, including required endorsements.
• Must be insurable by the City’s insurance carrier.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Required Experience: One-year related experience and/or training. Similar or related experience is required. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six to twelve months of employment.

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.).

POSITION PREFERENCES

Preferred Experience: Twelve months related experience and/or training. Experience in street maintenance, concrete work, or construction.

Preferred Education: Associate’s degree from a college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree or postsecondary coursework is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out duties reliably and predictably.
• Ability to operate dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, graders, rollers, tractors, mowing equipment, sewer machine and other department equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to understand and anticipate problems, to follow department policies, and to interpret written instructions and manuals.
• Ability to work and get along with others.
• Knowledge of mathematics and ability to add, subtract, and multiply.
• Skill in mechanics and equipment maintenance.
• Skill in public relations, oral and written communication.

Problem Solving: Some responsibility for independent problem-solving exists in this position. This position encounters problems with water leaks, and safe and proper equipment use around utility lines.

Decision Making: Some responsibility for independent decision-making exists in this position. This employee makes decisions about performing necessary repairs and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner.

Supervision: Supervision is provided and job-related decisions are normally reviewed by this position’s supervisor. Employee has no supervisory responsibility over other personnel.

Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for safe operation of department equipment. Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of the department and will not participate in the annual department budget process.

Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers and supervisory personnel is expected.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Some adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, heavy machinery, excessive noise, and work in confined spaces, heights and all types of weather conditions is expected. Exposure to adverse weather conditions and caustic chemicals is possible. This position is subject to being on call or called out during emergency situations. This position may work nights or weekends. Position wears personal protective equipment such as traffic vests, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, or prescribed uniforms.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, hear, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders or stairs, work in small and confined spaces, and communicate by phone and radio. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, eye and hand coordination, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read small gauges and meters, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the City’s needs and requirements of the job change. The State of Kansas and City of Baldwin City are at-will employment jurisdictions. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants/employees with a disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended may request accommodation to perform the position’s functions. Requests should be directed to the City Administrator.