City of Salina
Salina Utility Worker I
- directions_car 67401 Salina
- work Full-time
About the position
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.
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.
· Extended position description at https://jobs.salina-ks.gov
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.
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.
Place of work
300 West Ash Street
67401 Salina
United States of America
About the company
The City of Salina, Kansas, has been in business since 1858. We are an extremely stable & progressive employer that offers competitive salaries & excellent benefits. The average length of service for our employees is 10 years. We offer multiple career tracks with a commitment to excellent service & performance.
The City of Salina aggressively maintains 300 miles of sewer lines, 85 miles of storm sewers, 266 miles of streets, & 288 miles of water lines. The City also maintains 28 parks, 2 golf courses, a water park, a water plant & a wastewater plant. Our police department & fire department have been nationally accredited. The fire protection is superb with an ISO rating of 3 (with the best being a 1 & the worst being 10).
The City of Salina employs 480 people on a regular basis & an additional 300 during the summer to accommodate the summer programs offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.
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Job ID: 10456416
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