About the Role
The Utility Maintenance Mechanic I is the first step of a three-step Utility Maintenance Mechanic Series. This role assists higher-level workers and is distinguished by entry-level experience with the maintenance, operation, and repair of pump stations, flood pump stations, and treatment facilities. Work is performed after receiving technical direction and assigned tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist higher level workers in maintenance, operation, and repair of pump stations, flood pump stations, and treatment facilities.
- Perform work after receiving technical direction and assigned tasks from supervisors.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Class B driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
- Class I KWEA collections or KDHE operations certification within 3 years of hire date.
- Ability to operate a two-way radio.
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, carry, and drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work with exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
- Ability to analyze work conditions and recognize safety hazards.
- Ability to respond correctly to safety hazards.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
- Must pass a post-offer criminal history background check.
- Must pass a physical examination.
- Must pass a drug screen.
- Must submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.
- Required to submit to a drug test after successful bid and before actual appointment if not presently holding a safety sensitive position with the Unified Government.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing regulations as identified in 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Part 382.
Skills
- Maintenance
- Operation
- Repair
- Two-way radio operation
- Analyzing work conditions
- Recognizing safety hazards
- Responding to safety hazards
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Following oral and written instructions
Location
- Kansas City, KS
Work Type
- Full-time
- DOT regulated position
- Safety sensitive position
Experience Level
- Entry level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $25.25/hr.
About the Company
- The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.
Equal Opportunity
- The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.
