Maintenance Worker - Utilities - Water and Sewer

Job Description

We are currently seeking to fill an opening for Maintenance Worker for our Public Works Department. The Public Works Department constructs, repairs, and maintains parks, streets and other City-owned facilities.  The Department of Public Works also operates and maintains underground utilities such as water, sewer and stormwater systems. This position performs tasks within facilities and public rights-of-way such as snow removal and other weather-related events.  Candidates will be expected to work both individually and with a crew as needed. In addition, support is provided for a variety of community special events. The work can be physically demanding and unclean, and may be subject to response during emergencies on a 24-hour basis and may be required to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays during special events.

Minimum Starting Pay is $20.45 / hour.  Starting pay may be negotiated based on experience. 

Responsibilities

• Tasks will include work maintaining underground utilities such as water, sewer, and stormwater systems (plumbing type work).
• Performs tasks related to the maintenance and operations of City streets, sidewalks, and City-owned facilities
• Provides support for a variety of community special events, including supporting the event management team, traffic control, site preparation, security, and site clean up
• Helps with snow/ice removal, storm recovery, and other emergencies during and outside of normal work hours.
• Operating medium and heavy machines.
• Completes any reports or logs
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and some work experience in construction, maintenance, and/or repair tasks. He or she must be a self-starter prepared to get to work with a positive attitude and stamina to perform the rigorous duties of this job. A valid driver's license is required for our Maintenance Worker positions.

Company Description

The City of Aberdeen is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

The City of Aberdeen is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Long- and Short-term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401a)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Sick Time