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City of Independence PSW II- Water/Sewer CDL (Express) in Independence, Kansas
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PSW II - Water/Sewer CDL (Express)
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The City of Independence will accept applications at Express Employment, 2009 North Penn Avenue for a
PSW II position for work at the Water/Sewer Department. Alternately, applicants may also apply online at
www.expresspros.com/independenceks/.
Basic Function
Under supervision, operates and maintains light and medium equipment, including trucks, smaller front-end loaders, rollers, motor graders, street sweepers, and related equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Installs, repairs, and locates water and sewer mains and lines
Maintains operation of the water and wastewater treatment plants
Repair streets, manholes and street signs
Picks-up and disposes of trash and brush
Reads, maintains, repairs, tests, and replaces water meters
Trains in operation of equipment
Turns on and off water service
Maintains and repairs water pumps and service stations
May supervise a small crew of laborers
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Some knowledge of the materials, mechanical devices, tools, and techniques of maintenance and construction
Ability to safely operate trucks and medium and heavy equipment
Knowledge of methods and tools used to read, repair, and operate water meters
Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations
Ability to listen to, follow and communicate oral and written instructions
Ability to supervise and work well with a small team
Education and Experience
Completion of high school or GED required
Two years experience in construction, operating dump trucks or light equipment, or similar experience required
Special Requirements
A current Kansas drivers license
A Class B drivers license
Must be available to work nights, overtime, and weekends
Physical Requirements
Intense physical effort is required. Individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.
Working Conditions
Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc.
SALARY RANGE: The starting salary for this position is \$15.50 per hour*.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled.
*Eligible for hire with the City after 720 hours with Express.
THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER