The City of Watseka is taking applicants for the positions of Public Works and Water Works
Employee. Applicants must pass a physical and drug screening, and background check. Salary is dependent on experience and licenses. Applications can be picked up at Watseka City Hall, 201 Brianna Dr. between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
What you’ll do
- Maintain all Streets/Sidewalks/Curbs and other city owned assets.
- Act as liaison between the residents/customers and Director of Public Works for problem/complaint resolution.
- Assist with maintaining mechanical, electrical, and piping systems for water/wastewater facilities, collection and distribution systems.
- May be required to work On-Call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required.
Additional Responsibilities
- May walk 5 – 10 miles per day over established route, reading between 200 and 1200 meters per day and records volume used by residential and commercial customers.
- Turn off service for nonpayment of charges in vacant premises, or on for new occupants.
- Underground locating of pipes
- Chemical handling
- Process control at treatment plants
- Asphalt work
- Concrete work
- Basic mechanical repairs/maintenance
- Mowing and maintaining city owned properties.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education and Certification
- High school Diploma or GED
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and Class “B” CDL or be able to obtain one within 12 months of hired date
Nice to Have
- Previous experience in underground construction
- Heavy equipment operating experience
- Previous concrete experience
- Electrical experience
- Sprayer license
- Water Treatment experience and certification
- Wastewater Treatment experience and certification
Physical and Technical Skills
- Ability to frequently perform moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10+ miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair.
- Ability to read meters, charts and gauges and accurately maintain records of plant operations.
- Ability to perform mathematical equations to determine chemical doses required for flow rates and proper treatment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.