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.  

Applications must be received by Sept. 27, 2024. Applications will be reviewed after closing date. 

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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