Maintenance I, II, III (DOQ) - Utilities

Operate a wide range (light, medium or occasionally heavy) of equipment to construct, repair and maintain city streets, utilities, parks, buildings, grounds and other infrastructure.  Performs routine manual and semi-skilled labor for city construction and maintenance of city infrastructure. 

Position placement dependent on qualifications (Maintenance I $26.52 - $35.80 per hour; Maintenance II  $28.52 - $38.50 per hour; Maintenance III $30.67 - $41.40 per hour).

• Works as member of maintenance team in a safe and efficient operation.
• Performs preventative maintenance and service work on equipment.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspection as per CDL requirements.
• Contacts vendors or purchase needed supplies or equipment as requested by supervisor.
• Performs work within OSHA regulations, city safety procedures and Employee Right-to-Know law regulations.
• Keeps accurate records as needed.
• May be assigned to Maintenance III duties.
• Performs Gopher State One Call locates as necessary.
• Uses common hand tools such as chain saws, handsaws, etc. with reasonable degree of skill.
• Operates a variety of city equipment with proficiency.     
• Performs duties on weekends, holidays and evenings as assigned.
• Available to work on call as emergency or need arises.
• Works in cooperation with and assists other departments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  
• Operates and maintains sanitary / storm lift stations, water pump station including related computer equipment.
• Performs all labor relative to construction, operation and maintenance of water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, and storm water management infrastructure. 
• Operates and maintains various equipment such as pumps, backhoe, excavator, skid steers, sewer jet, dump trucks, hydro excavation unit), steamer pump, cement mixer, or others as assigned.
• Keeps pertinent records, such as time, material and equipment used on specific jobs.
• Maintains on-call status on weeknights and weekends on a rotating standby basis with other department employees.   A maximum response time of no more than 30 minute is required for
   call-outs when on standby.  
• Will be assigned to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Assists with water meter repair and record keeping.
• Available to work on call as emergency or needs arise.  
• Performs inspections on utility construction projects. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to physically perform functions as related to position.
• Must obtain Valid MN Commercial Vehicle Driver’s License and air brake and tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire or may be separated from position.  
• Physical examination required as it relates to duties
• Ability to physically perform maintenance functions as related to position.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a maintenance team as well as independently

• Valid MN Commercial Vehicle Driver’s License and air brake and tanker endorsement 
• Registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Completion of a technical school program in related field. 
• Experience in utility systems maintenance and operations.
• Currently have a Class D (or better) water license. 
• Currently have a Class SD (or better) waste water collection license.
• Currently have a Minnesota Department of Health Certified Pool Operator license/certification.
• Experience in dump truck operation.
• Experience in light equipment operation.
• Experience in building trades (carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Incident Management System courses.
• Currently have any of the following licenses/certifications:
  • Minnesota non-commercial herbicide/pesticide applicator’s license  
  • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist 
  • National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Certified Playground Safety Inspector 
  • Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commercial Truck Inspector 
  • U of MN Erosion and Storm water Management Construction Site Management Certification