SEASONAL UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER (Kenosha Water Utility)

Seasonal Sewer Cleaning Position

The Kenosha Water Utility (KWU) provides municipal water and wastewater services to nearly 130,000 people in the greater Kenosha metropolitan area in southeast Wisconsin. This recruitment is directed towards individuals with a commercial driver's license (CDL) (or others who have the potential to get a CDL) who are looking for seasonal employment or who want to gain this type of experience. Please note that there are no benefits associated with this employment and it will not lead to full-time employment. Seasonal employees are required to re-apply when a full-time recruitment is posted. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and this recruitment will close when all vacancies for the current season are filled. The opportunity to be rehired for subsequent seasons will be based on satisfactory performance. Seasonal employment is limited to 1,500 hours within the designated 12-month period.

This seasonal position performs a variety of semi-skilled to skilled duties primarily associated with the flushing and cleaning of the Kenosha municipal sewer system. This position will also assist with other tasks for the Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Division or the Engineering Division as needed. A commercial driver's license (CDL) is desired although non-CDL applicants will be considered depending on their work history and availability. Those hired with a CDL will be paid at the rate of $26.17 / hour and will be required to participate in the monthly random testing program under the City of Kenosha's Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. Those hired without a CDL will be paid at a lower wage rate ($16.21 to $20.69 / hour) based on related experience and will be eligible for the higher rate upon acquiring a CDL. CDL training is available and reimbursement of CDL testing fee may be provided if employee passes the Wisconsin CDL inspection / skills (road) test and remains employed until end of season. The weekly work schedule for this position is projected to be 1st shift (40 hours) Monday through Friday (except for holidays), although hours may be reduced or modified due to inclement weather, equipment malfunction, emergencies or lack of work. The season typically lasts from now until November although season may be extended based on workload up to the 1500-hour / year limitation.

Under the daily supervision of the Division Director or Supervisor, the following duties are typically performed by this seasonal position (but are not limited to) :

• Drives sewer cleaning truck which requires a commercial driver license.
• Removes manhole covers to gain access to sewer system.
• Operates truck mounted and other sewer flushing / cleaning equipment such as rodder, flusher / vacuum, high pressure nozzle, power winches, pumps, etc.
• Unloads debris from truck and refills water supply.
• Reads and interprets route maps; locates sewer lines.
• Inspects sewer service line and reports problems or emergency situations.
• Performs traffic control functions such as placing barricades / cones, signage or other measures to ensure work site safety and to direct / re-route traffic.
• Utilizes proper safety measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties.
• Attends and participates in safety and other KWU mandated training.
• Performs daily and routine vehicle or equipment maintenance (e.g., checks and adjusts fuel / fluid levels and tire pressure, cleans nozzles, greases fittings, adjusts belts or cables, cleans truck cab, hand washes vehicle or drives vehicle through washing station).
• Operates other hand tools used in general carpentry, construction or maintenance.
• Performs general shop maintenance (e.g., sweeps or cleans shop, stocks and organizes equipment and supplies).
• May drive heavy equipment or commercial vehicles to job site or to haul gravel, broken concrete, etc. to fill sites.
• May drive non-commercial vehicle to / from job site or to pick up / deliver supplies.
• May assist with concrete or cold patch repair.
• May need to respond to job-site inquiries from citizens regarding work being performed.
• May operate hand held and truck radio.
• Performs other related physical tasks to assist the Distribution, Engineering or another KWU division with the service and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.

General applicant requirements include a high school diploma, GED / HSED or equivalent. Related work experience preferred which involved physical labor performed outdoors and the use of a variety of hand / power tools; experience in the operation of heavy equipment or commercial vehicle also desired but not required. A valid commercial driver license (CDL) which is equivalent to Wisconsin CDL Class B (or Class A) with no restriction for air brake operation plus tanker (N) endorsement is required. Applicants with a regular (Class D) driver's license may also be considered, however if hired, non-CDL individual will be paid at a lower wage rate unless CDL is obtained during term of employment. Good driving record is also required. If offered this position, must pass the pre-employment process which includes background / criminal / driving record review, and a post-offer drug screen. For employees with CDL, this position requires participation in the monthly random alcohol and drug testing program.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities include knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance and construction, knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices associated with this type of work, ability and skill in operating hand, mechanical, hydraulic and electric powered tools / equipment related to duties, ability and skill in safely operating a Class D (non-commercial) and Class B (commercial) vehicle, ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, ability to learn quickly and focus on assignments, ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team, ability to read and interpret maps and diagrams, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and management, ability to deal respectfully, tactfully and effectively with the public, and ability to handle reasonably necessary stress associated with this type of work.

Physical requirements include walking or standing for extended periods of time on rough or uneven surfaces, ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and crouch, occasionally working in such positions for an extended period of time, coordination and manipulation of eyes, hands, and limbs while operating equipment, machinery and tools associated with this occupation and while adhering to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours, regular and at times sustained performance of heavier physical tasks which require the lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items, and ascending and descending ladders.

Environmental requirements include working under adverse environmental conditions such as : temperature and weather variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, traffic hazards, and / or dust. This job may require the incumbent to enter and work in confined spaces (i.e., manholes, trenches, pits).

Sensory requirements include visual perception and discrimination, color perception and discrimination, depth perception and discrimination, texture perception and discrimination, sound perception and discrimination, odor perception and discrimination, and oral communications ability.

To apply, individuals must complete an online application through GovernmentJobs.com. To begin the application process, please visit the City of Kenosha website at www.kenosha.org and click on the "Job Opportunities" link. All elements of the application, including supplemental questions must be completed and submitted in order for the application to be considered complete. It is important that your application reflect all of your relevant education and experience. Please note that including your resume does not take the place of completing the "Work Experience" section of the application. Applications may be rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter, certifications, or other documentation to their online application before submitting which further illustrates their qualifications and interest in this employment opportunity. An applicant's education, training and experience will then be analyzed to determine if he / she meets the minimum requirements. Written, oral, proficiency and / or other examinations may be required to establish eligibility. Appointment and rate of pay will be made in accordance with the Kenosha Water Utility Employee Handbook and the City of Kenosha Civil Service Ordinance & Rules / Regulations. The Kenosha Water Utility reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the Utility.