Sewer Maintenance Worker

In this vital role for the City of Blue Springs, the Sewer Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repair of the City’s sanitary sewer system which is comprised of gravity sewer mains, manholes, and pump stations. This position is part of a team that provides on-call 24/7/365 response to sewer and water distribution-related issues.

• → Follows detailed oral and written instructions. Is knowledgeable of all occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade and follows all safety procedures accordingly.
• →Requires the ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team-based environment. Requires the ability to follow directions and learn from the training provided.
• →Requires the ability to determine, assess situations, exercise situational judgment, make routine decisions involving the evaluation of data or facts provided.
• →Requires the ability to use computers, tablets, phones, etcetera to access and read the City's GIS mapping system and to prepare work orders.
• →Must be able to consistently conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Ability to perform heavy manual work requiring good physical condition. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions common with the local climate, must be able to listen to normal conversation; must be able to walk, and use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; must be able to reach with hands and arms; must be able to have vision sufficient to see close up and have the ability to adjust focus; and, must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and transport it 15 feet.

Must be able to work outdoors in temperature and weather extremes.

This position requires a background screen, drug screen, and physical exam. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The City of Blue Springs is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

BARGAINING UNIT: LOCAL LODGE 778 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS, AFL-CIO