UTILITY WORKER I
Utilities Department

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.

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

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

Starting Pay DOQ: 
·  $23.99 – 25.19/hr.
·  $49,899 – 52,392/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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 05/08/2025