The City of Canton seeks to hire a full-time Public Works Maintenance position performs a variety of duties. Primary duties involve general operations of water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, storm sewer maintenance, and overall system construction and repair. Secondary duties include maintenance and repair of City streets, traffic lights and signals, parks, rubble site, building maintenance as well as equipment maintenance and repair, and responds to emergency situations involving disruptions in City services, snow and ice removal, etc.

Base starting pay at $20.88/hour if you have a CDL, or $19.33/hour if you do not, PLUS great benefits!

  • Health Insurance through Wellmark BC/BS - 100% paid for employee and 50% paid for dependents
  • HSA Contribution
  • Vacation & Sick Leave
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Participation in the South Dakota Retirement System

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Water/Wastewater Systems

  • Operate and maintain City water and wastewater equipment and facilities
  • Perform regular inspections and maintenance to pump station equipment; collect samples for testing
  • Install, maintain and locate water lines, sewer lines, manholes, hydrants and shut-offs
  • Install and maintain water meters and meter reading systems in residential and commercial establishments; and on fire hydrants for contractor use
  • Turn water service on/off; collect delinquent bills
  • Respond to customer inquiries; check for leaks; back-ups; perform routine maintenance
  • Perform excavating of underground water and sewer lines as needed; perform street patch and repair
  • Prepare required records and reports

2. General Maintenance

  • Clear debris from storm drainage facilities and assist with repairs and other work related to storm drainage
  • Assist with various duties assisting with maintenance, cleaning and repair of City vehicles, equipment, facilities, streets, parks, rubble sight, traffic lights and signals, and buildings and grounds
  • Clean debris and weeds from street right-of-way and storm drainage facilities
  • Paint, apply and/or remove traffic safety street markings and reflectors; install, relocate or remove traffic regulatory signs, barricades and guardrails
  • Assist with work involving underground water and sewer lines, manholes, stoppages or leaks
  • Assist with general grounds maintenance to include lawn care, mowing, watering, tree trimming, spraying pesticides and herbicides, etc.
  • Perform snow and ice removal procedures: plow, sand, load trucks, haul snow, shovel sidewalks
  • Ensure tools and equipment are used safely; personal protective equipment is used properly; initiate requests for repair or replacement of tools and equipment when necessary
  • Prepare required records and reports
  • Ensure tools and equipment are used safely; personal protective equipment is used properly; initiate requests for repair or replacement of tools and equipment when necessary

3. Other

  • Operate equipment, including motor grader, backhoe, pay loader, dump truck, snow plow, street sweeper
  • Assist with rubble site as needed
  • Ensure tools and equipment are used safely; personal protective equipment is used properly; initiate requests for repair or replacement of tools and equipment when necessary

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform other duties, projects and tasks as may be required by the Director of Public Works and to assure the success of department operations and services

1. Education and Work Experience

  • High School Diploma, or equivalent GED required
  • CDL preferred but not required - We'll help you get that!

2. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Should have general knowledge of occupational hazards connected with water treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, electricity, chemicals, equipment operations, etc.
  • Should have general mechanical ability and knowledge of tools and methods used in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and equipment repair
  • Should have knowledge of correct operation of trucks, tractors, loaders, sweepers and other power equipment
  • Should have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to various situations and people
  • Should be able to read directions, basic blueprints and maps; be able to calculate amounts and measurements
  • Should be able to work independently, as well as in a team environment

3. Physical Capabilities

  • Wide variety of physical activity required: may include extended periods of strenuous activity, including heavy manual labor, lifting up to 75 pounds, digging, carrying, climbing, stooping, reaching, pulling, crawling through narrow accesses, and withstanding exposure to variable weather conditions
  • Must have the ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment, including trucks, snow equipment, loaders, backhoes and sweepers
  • Must have the ability to work inside and outside activities in all types of weather; daytime and nighttime

4. Additional Requirements

  • Must have or be able to obtain Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months; safe driving record

Apply on-line or via email to Larissa.thorne@cantonsd.org

Call 605-987-2881 if you have questions

The City of Canton is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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