City of Blue Springs, MO
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About City of Blue Springs, MO
Blue Springs is a unique community where families, visitors and businesses share a special quality of life and an abundant spirit of community closeness and cooperation. The City of Blue Springs is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made solely on the basis of merit. We strive to ensure each employee a discrimination-free workplace and have a strong commitment to equal employment opportunities. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. Hiring decisions are contingent upon satisfactory results of a physical examination, including a drug and alcohol use and misuse screening, and a review of the results of a pre-employment background check.
5 months ago
Sewer Maintenance Worker
Blue Springs, Missouri - Office
Full-time
Mid Level
Sewer Maintenance Worker
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Description
- The Public Works Department develops and maintains Blue Springs’ infrastructure, providing essential services in civil engineering, street maintenance, water and sewer utilities, and fleet management.
- The Sewer Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of the sanitary sewer system, including gravity sewer mains, manholes, and pump stations.
- The position involves operating equipment such as sewer pipeline cleaning tools, CCTV, electrical meters, gas detectors, dump trucks, skid steer loaders, excavators, and snow plows.
- Responsibilities include repairing equipment, performing maintenance on utility infrastructure, purchasing repair items, possibly leading a crew, responding to emergency calls after hours, and working in all weather conditions.
- The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class A CDL with endorsements or ability to obtain within 6 months, and 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
- Skills include knowledge of maintenance tools and safety practices, ability to interpret instructions, and physical ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work outdoors in extreme weather.
- The position involves background, drug, and physical screening and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
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Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education or training.
- Valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with endorsements or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Six months to one year of experience in a related field or general labor.
- Ability to operate maintenance equipment and tools.
- Willingness to learn skills related to traffic control infrastructure maintenance.
- Ability to read and interpret instructions and drawings.
- Knowledge of safety rules and practices in public works.
- Physical ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work in stressful conditions and environmental extremes.
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Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- On-call emergency response
- Work in all weather conditions