Public Works Maintenance Specialist

The City of Brandon, SD seeks an individual with strong mechanical aptitude, experience with equipment and vehicle operations, and a solid work history to join our Public Works Department as a Maintenance Specialist.  

This position includes working with water and waste-water systems, street maintenance and snow removal, and maintenance of city facilities and public areas.  

Responsibilities include: 

• General Maintenance: concrete work, landscaping, site maintenance, equipment operations (dump truck, snow plow, sander, loaders, etc.)
• Water Maintenance: water system operations, wells, water treatment, storage and distribution lines, water meters, etc.
• Waste-water Maintenance: waste-water system operations, including collection lines, pumping, storage and treatment facilities, testing and recording water flows, operating sewer truck, etc.
• Street Maintenance: maintenance and repair of city streets, curbs, gutters, storm sewers, sidewalks; assist with patching and resurfacing, snow removal, etc.
• On-Call Service Response: will become part of 'on-call' rotation to respond to emergency city services

The ideal candidate will have: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in performing manual and semi-skilled work; must lift and carry up to 100 pounds; strenuous physical activity at times
• Working knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in one or more work areas above
• Strong mechanical aptitude; equipment and vehicle operations 
• Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance activities without close supervision
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Ability to successfully complete written examinations required in the classification of water and waste-water operators
• Ability to work with other City employees and the general public
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or ability to obtain within 6 months

In this position you must be able to work inside and outside, throughout the year, in varying weather conditions.    

The full-time, year-round position offers excellent benefits! Primary hours Monday-Friday days. 

Pay starting at $21.33/hour + depending on qualifications.