Utility Worker I

Job Description

UTILITY WORKER I
City of Salina, Kansas
Utilities Department

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Utility Worker I position plays a vital role in maintaining the city's water distribution & wastewater systems, contributing significantly to public health & community safety. This position involves a range of duties from the installation & repair of pipelines, valves, & manholes, to performing minor electrical & mechanical maintenance, ensuring the reliable functioning of essential infrastructure. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with two years of experience in utility construction, plumbing, or related fields, emphasizing practical skills & familiarity with mechanical systems. This role directly impacts the daily lives of Salina residents by ensuring clean & efficient water services, making it an indispensable part of the city's operational team.

Career Advancement: Utility Worker II, Senior Utility Worker

On-the-Job Training: Our new Utility Workers will receive training conducted by experienced & knowledgeable staff, fostering technical & practical skills essential for water distribution & wastewater system management. Trainees gain hands-on experience in installing & repairing pipelines, valves, & manholes, along with the opportunity to perform essential electrical & mechanical maintenance. This guidance emphasizes skill-building, expertise, & teamwork. The importance on continued education & mentorship ensures that our Utility Workers are well-prepared for advancement & long-term opportunities, forming a foundation for a rewarding career in public utilities.

Duties:
·  Installs, repairs, cleans, taps, fits & inspects wastewater/water pipelines.
·  Installs & repairs wastewater/water valves & manholes.
·  Installs & repairs wastewater/water service lines.
·  Maintains wastewater pumps, motors & controls.
·  Installs & repairs fire hydrants.
·  Performs minor electrical & mechanical maintenance.
·  Performs custodial work such as cleaning, painting, lawn mowing & snow removal.
·  Installs & repairs chemical feed pumps & piping.
·  Performs permit required confined space entries.
·  Set-up & take-down appropriate traffic control signs & barricades.
·  Data entry to submit work orders, work assignments, & job tickets.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
· Two (2) years’ maintenance of utility construction, general construction, plumbing, mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance or related work preferred. 

Requirements:
·  Must live within 40 minutes response time.
·  Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:
· Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
· Heavy lifting & manual labor.

Machines, Tools, & Equipment:
· Air compressors, air moles, chlorometers, computer, crane trucks, dump trucks, hand & power tools, iPad, jackhammers, megohmeters, multimeters, personal gas monitors, pickups, sewer cleaning & inspection equipment, skid loaders, tanker trucks, telephone, test equipment, two-way radio, wheeled & tracked excavators.

Hours:
·  Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
·  May include call out or after-hours work.

Starting Pay DOQ EOE: 
·  $24.47–25.69/hr.
·  $50,898–53,435/yr.
·  Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Paid Time Off:
·  48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
·  96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

Qualifications:

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:
· Two (2) years’ maintenance of utility construction, general construction, plumbing, mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance or related work preferred. 

Requirements:
·  Must live within 40 minutes response time.
·  Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license.

Job Responsibilities

Duties:
·  Installs, repairs, cleans, taps, fits & inspects wastewater/water pipelines.
·  Installs & repairs wastewater/water valves & manholes.
·  Installs & repairs wastewater/water service lines.
·  Maintains wastewater pumps, motors & controls.
·  Installs & repairs fire hydrants.
·  Performs minor electrical & mechanical maintenance.
·  Performs custodial work such as cleaning, painting, lawn mowing & snow removal.
·  Installs & repairs chemical feed pumps & piping.
·  Performs permit required confined space entries.
·  Set-up & take-down appropriate traffic control signs & barricades.
·  Data entry to submit work orders, work assignments, & job tickets.

Salary/Pay

Starting Pay DOQ EOE: 
·  $24.47–25.69/hr.
·  $50,898–53,435/yr.
·  Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m.

Closing Date

31 December, 2026