Distribution & Collection Maintenance Worker II Job at City of Arkansas City (Arkansas City)

Distribution & Collection Maintenance Worker II

City of Arkansas City

Location:
United States , Arkansas City

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

16.40 - 29.85 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Performs a variety of maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water mains, service line valves, fire hydrants, pumping stations, water towers, water wells, collection mains, connections, manholes, and lift stations.

Job Responsibility:

Inspects and repairs meters, connections, and main breaks
Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections and maintenance activity
Determines location of all utility lines prior to excavation
Responds to complaints (i.e. leaks, pressure loss, no water, sewer backups, odor), evaluates situation and completes remediation and/or explains findings to supervisor
Contacts customers in area where services will be temporarily discontinued
Ensures proper maintenance of equipment by cleaning and checking equipment after use
Drives trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul and unload equipment or materials
Makes taps, installs new mains and services and disinfects water mains
Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on equipment
Operates all construction and power equipment with efficiency
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
Works as labor crew member in construction and maintenance projects, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling
Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water and collection mains, pipes, gates and fittings
Assists in shutting off broken sections of water main
GPS data acquisition pertinent to the City’s water distribution and collection systems
Inspects and repairs manholes, tap connections, main breaks, and lift stations
Performs scheduled water treatment facility and wastewater treatment plant maintenance and sludge hauling
Has a good understanding of the cross connection, backflow prevention program
Performs scheduled in-house maintenance, janitorial duties, mowing

Requirements:

High school diploma or acceptable equivalent
Minimum of one year as a Distribution & Collection Maintenance Worker I or one year of similar work experience and/or a combination thereof
Ability to safely and effectively operate various types of equipment (e.g., mini-excavator, backhoe, front end loader, combination jet/vacuum truck, flush truck, boom truck, valve exercising machine, dump trucks, tractors, service truck cranes, skid-steer loader, lawn mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws)
Must possess a minimum of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with air brakes and tanker endorsements
Must have a safe driving record
Must have at least a KDHE Water and Wastewater 1 or ABC Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certificate(s)
Ability to work safely
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair of water and wastewater systems and confined space procedures
Skills in the operation of all listed tools and equipment
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
Requires limited supervision and/or assistance in job assignments
Must meet Level 4 in Department of Labor’s Dictionary of Titles – Heavy Work exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Distribution & Collection Maintenance Worker II

City of Arkansas City

Location:
United States , Arkansas City

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

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