• Water Distribution Worker

    City of St. Charles (St. Charles, MO)


    St Charles, MO, USA | Hourly | 28.24 per hour | Full Time

     

    | Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

     

    Job Title

     

    Water Distribution Worker

     

    Department

     

    Public Works Department

     

    Posting Date

     

    April 11, 2025

     

    Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

     

    Open Until Filled

     

    Salary

     

    $28.24/ hourly (w/o DNR DS Certification)

     

    $29.08/ hourly (DNR DS2 Certification)

     

    $29.96/ hourly (DNR DS3 Certification)

    Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

    Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

     

    Exempt/Non-exempt

     

    Non-exempt

     

    Status

     

    Full time

     

    The City of Saint Charles Public Works Department is currently recruiting for the position of Water Distribution Worker. The purpose of this position is to perform skilled maintenance work involving a variety of specialized equipment for the construction, operation, repair, maintenance or replacement of water distribution system facilities and related appurtenances.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

     

    + Safely and efficiently excavate, expose, repair / install / maintain water main piping, valves, service lines, taps, meters, hydrants and related apparatus.

    + Properly inspect and maintain vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies; Restock assigned vehicles on a daily basis to maintain a complete inventory of equipment, materials , and replacement parts.

    + Operate in a safe and efficient manner a variety of construction vehicles and equipment including dump trucks, cranes, track loaders, backhoes, track hoes, pumps, generators, compressors, saws, and manual and power tools.

    + Knowledgeable of appropriate safety standards, procedures and equipment.

    + Learn new technologies, equipment, and processes to improve service delivery.

    + Respond to public inquiries and complaints.

    + Mandatory attendance and participation in: rotating on-call schedule, assigned overtime, water main break repair activities, civil emergencies, severe weather events including flooding and snow removal operations, special events, and call-outs.

    + Mathematically proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, trigonometry, and calculation of percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, etc.

     

    Minimum Training, Licensure, Certification and Experience Required

     

    + High School diploma or G.E.D.; Associate degree in related field with experience in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.

    + Two (2) years' experience related to water systems construction, maintenance or repair; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge of water main materials and the skills, and abilities to troubleshoot water distribution system issues including leaks and pressure fluctuations.

    + Valid Missouri driver's license required.

    + Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsements required as a condition of employment and continued employment.

    + Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate required as a condition of employment and continued employment.

    + Department of Natural Resources DS I Certification required or ability to obtain within six months as a condition of employment and continued employment.

     

    Physical Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

     

    + Ability to perform difficult manual labor for prolonged periods of time under severe weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, sleet, etc. while, either alone or in combination thereof, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, pushing, and pulling; and ability to frequently lift and carry equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds, a minimum distance of 10 feet.

    + Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    How to Apply:

    Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

     

    The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.