Water Distribution System Worker I - City of Kirkwood

Looking for meaningful work and great benefits? At the City of Kirkwood, we are dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusion to deliver top-tier services. Our commitment to teamwork and putting people first has earned us recognition as one of the best communities in St. Louis to both live and work!

What you will be doing:

You will be responsible to do repair, to maintain, and test water mains, valves, and fire hydrants. You will perform excavations and backfills and install temporary pavement repairs. Locate water mains, service lines, and valves using pipeline location instruments and metal detectors. You'll be responsible for operating various heavy equipment and assisting with maintenance of pump station equipment and water meters. Landscaping and restoring lawns to original condition. You may encounter hazards from working in extreme weather conditions as well as exposure to hot material, hazardous material, dust and other allergens. A typical day in our water department starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m., however you must be available and willing to work significant amounts of unscheduled and scheduled overtime when necessary. We offer sleep time, meal times and drive time when unscheduled overtime is required. We offer growth opportunities and fully funded training for those who are interested in advancing their path.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), preferred. Knowledge of the materials and experience with methods and equipment used in repair and replacement of water mains, valves and fire hydrants. Is able to operate a variety of heavy machinery and equipment used in the repair and replacement of water mains, valves, and fire hydrants. Is able to use GIS mapping tools and carry out oral and written instructions. Able to enter and exit excavations safely by use of a ladder. Performs duties with a high degree of safety in the work place, and complies with all City and department safety policies and requirements. The availability and willingness to work unscheduled and scheduled overtime when necessary.

What we bring to you:

• Competitive Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (Some plans are FREE to employees!)
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D and AFLAC Insurance Options
• Earned Health Day and a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Caregiver Support
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Discounts!

Where you'll be working:

Indoors and outdoors in a lovely suburb of St. Louis, surrounded by lots of restaurants, parks and shops.

To apply: Complete this electronic employment application OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122 OR: call 314-984-6975 to have one e-mailed, mailed, or faxed to you. Return paper applications to: City of Kirkwood, Attn: Human Resources at the address listed above.