Maintenance Worker I Sewer

Job DescriptionnThe City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for Sewer/Storm Drain Maintenance I or II. This is a full time position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week. This position will works under the direction of the Assistant Public Works Director. The Public Works Department will try to provide the successful applicant with opportunities to grow and progress within the department.nThis position is responsible for assisting in the ongoing operation and maintenance of the City\'s sanity sewer system throughout the City. This position also functions as one of the City\'s principal "on-call" employees for after-hours emergencies related to areas of responsibility and snow plowing.nJob ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:nnRoutine Maintenance of the City\'s sewer infrastructure.nJetting of sewer lines.nInspections of manholes.nMaintenance of sewer lift stations.nGeneral maintenance duties of public facilities as assigned.nAssist in snow removal of City streets and facilities and perform maintenance on snow removal equipment.nPerforms other duties as assigned.nnQualificationsJOB QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:Education & Experience:nnMaintenance InA High School Diploma or GED equivalent.nNo experience is required, however preference will be given to applicants with some experience working in water systems, sewer systems, or a related field.nnCertifications Required:Maintenance I (these must be acquired within 12 months of the start of employment)nnA Valid Utah CDL.nCPR.nFirst Aid.nBackflow 101.nOSHA Confined Space Certification.nnKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesnnDemonstrate the ability to follow City policies and procedures.nKnowledge of sewer systems and their functions, operations and routine maintenance needs.nKnowledge of basic computer operations and applications.nKnowledge of correct use of the English language and vocabulary.nAbility to direct and work with seasonal sewer employees, as well as work with public works staff.nAbility to maintain records and task lists.nAbility operate moderate to heavy equipment that is needed to perform maintenance duties.nAbility review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems.nAbility to communicate in a concise and effective manner.nAbility to understand and follow oral instructions.nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.nAbility to exercise sound and good judgment at all times, but especially in emergency situations.nAbility to interact with the public in emotional situations while maintaining professional and polite demeanor.nAbility to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner.nnWorking ConditionsThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but are not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successfully candidate must be able to perform under the physical demands and work environment including but not limited to the following:nnWork involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.nVision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.nThe employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.nWork may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.nThe employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.nnCompensation and BenefitsSalary Range:The full wage ranges are as follows, please note hiring will normally occur between the minimum and the midpoint.nnMaintenance I: Minimum - $20.43/hr., Midpoint - $24.52/hr., Maximum - $28.61/hr.nMaintenance II: Minimum - $21.42/hr, Midpoint - $25.70/hr, Maximum - $29.99/hrnnBenefits:nThe City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health shortterm counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).nThe City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in SS so no SS taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City\'s SS contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401 (k) retirement plan. Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short -term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually. The City also offers flexible work week schedules (all schedules must be approved by the department head).nDisclaimerSUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.:The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City\'s best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant\'s sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.nSaratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.