Sewer Line Maintenance Field Technician (Water Quality)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $20.855 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 515

This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay ($90/month, $0.52/hour) and CDL pay ($1.08/hour) upon hire.

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 26, 2024

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to proficiently operate equipment and perform sewer line installation, maintenance and repair.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience installing, maintaining and repairing sewer lines and/or closely related utility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates various pieces of equipment used in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines
• Enters data into a database for tracking of completed orders and creation of reports
• Uses tools such as shovels, wrenches, clamps, hammers, rigid machines, and pumps
• Provides guidance and training to apprentices
• Acts as work site leader as necessary
• Cleans and services equipment
• Continues to train on various equipment
• Hauls debris from work site
• Conducts snow removal
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL)-Class B and a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate

o Must obtain Endorsement N-Tank Vehicles within the first six (6) months of employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be accessible to on-call duty and be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned and during emergencie
• Positions are required to perform snow removal duties during weather emergencies.
• Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner.
• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

EXAMINATION

The applicant's training and experience will be evaluated based on the information provided by the filing deadline date on this job posting. Applicants that meet the minimum requirements of this posting, will be invited to take the performance (Driving) examination. After passing the examination, the applicant may be contacted for an interview.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov