Utility Worker
City of Lee's SummitThe City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee’s Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee’s Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.
Pay range $22.68 - $30.24 DOQ
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1 year experience in the gas, water, wastewater, or electric, or other underground utility construction, maintenance, or repair industry. Operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment required.
- Possess or obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker and air brake endorsement within 12 months of employment
- Possess or obtain a valid MUTCD flagger certification within 12 months of employment
- Possess or obtain a Competent Person Certification for trenching and shoring safety within 12 months of employment.
- Possess or obtain a Confined Space Entry certification within 12 months of employment.
- Possess or obtain a rigging certification to support crane operations within 12 months of employment.
- Possess or obtain an OSHA 10 certification within 12 months of employment.
- Possess or obtain a skid steer certification within 12 months of employment.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of work zone safety procedures. Flagger certification, confined space entry certification and trenching and shoring training required to perform some tasks.
- Knowledge and ability to utilize computer tablets, laptops, pads, and other electronic devices to follow and document work activities
- Knowledge of proper methods to load and trailer equipment
- Knowledge of City, Department and Division policies and procedures.
- Effective oral communication skills and ability to demonstrate customer service skills.