City of Topeka, KS - Topeka, KS
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The City's Utilities department is seeking hard-working individuals to join the Water Distribution team as Water Distribution Technicians. This is a year-round, entry-level position that entails significant physical labor and working in inclement weather conditions. Duties include general maintenance and repair and replacement of water mains and pipelines. This position has an excellent field training program to assist incumbents in obtaining the skills needed for advancement. Trainees will receive training and assistance on company-paid time to obtain a Class A commercial drivers license (CDL), which is required by the conclusion of the six-month initial hire probationary period. Training, study time, and equipment are all provided by the City.
Responsibilities
- Install, inspect, maintain, repair and manage water distribution system and water treatment facilities.
- Investigate and resolve matters dealing with customer complaints.
- Operate and maintain a variety of heavy construction equipment as needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class C Kansas drivers license and city insurable driving record.
- Class A CDL required within six (6) months of hire date.
- Forklift Certification within one (1) year of hire date.
- First Aid/CPS/AED Certification within one (1) year of hire date.
- Basic levels of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and GIS Mapping records.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of water treatment plants and facilities or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Benefits
- Health/Dental Insurance
- Kansas Public Employee Retirement System
- Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year
- Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
- (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
- Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program.
