Utilities Maintenance Worker 1

The City of Ottawa, Kansas is recruiting for a Utilities Maintenance Worker I.  Under the supervision of the Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Crew Chief, the Utilities Maintenance Worker I makes repairs and performs maintenance on all aspects of the water distribution and sewer collection system.  Examples of duties would be assisting with the repairs and replacement of valves, hydrants, water taps, and meters.  This employee will assist with the safe operation of heavy equipment used in the performance of assigned tasks.

Education and Experience: (Combination of education, training, and experience will be considered)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain a valid CDL, Class B, with airbrakes and tanker endorsements within the first six months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (not all inclusive)

• Knowledge of water and sewer distribution/collection systems.
• Knowledge of water and sewer construction materials, measurements, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate job-related equipment as detailed in Essential Job Functions.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees, City officials, business entities, and the general public.
• Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.

Work Environment:
       • May be required to work in confined spaces, hazardous traffic conditions, or high/dangerous places.
       • May be exposed to wet/humid conditions, inclement outdoor weather, vibration, mechanical oils, airborne                 particles/fumes, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, potentially hazardous bodily fluids,                       potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents/chemicals, or very loud noise levels.

Physical Abilities: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions)
    • Must be able to talk, hear, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl,        climb, balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
    • Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement and manual dexterity.
    • Must have precise hand-eye coordination, clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, and ability to                            identify/distinguish colors.
    • Must be able to occasionally lift 100 or more pounds.
    • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Starting Rate:                  $21.12 per hour
Range:                               $21.12 to $29.57 per hour

Date Opened:                    November 6th, 2026

Date Closed:                     December 6th, 2026

Hours:                                7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.  Overtime and emergency call-outs required.

Residency:     Regular full-time employees are required to establish and maintain residency within a driving distance of 35 miles of Ottawa City Hall within one year from hire. 

E-Mail Confirmation:  After your application has been received by the City of Ottawa, you will receive confirmation by e-mail. Please check your SPAM filter or JUNK Mail. If you have not received information within 48 hours of submitting your application, please call 785-229-3634 to verify application has been received. For additional information, contact Human Resources at 785-229-3634 or e-mail [email protected].

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-3634 at least two days prior to a scheduled test or interview.

The City of Ottawa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.