Water Utility Worker - 618 - Water Distribution

This is skilled field work involving the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, hydrants and valves. This employee performs specialized work requiring skill normally acquired only in a water service crew. Generally this employee leads a small crew of semiskilled and unskilled workers on water main, hydrant, pipe and service installation and repair. The employee is usually subject to little immediate supervision. Work is assigned and inspected by a General Supervisor.

• Operates jack hammers, push jacks and related tools.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
• Repairs hydrants and valves.
• Installs water meters and raises or lowers meter boxes.
• Supervises and assists crews engaged in making pavement cuts, digging out mains, cutting and laying mains and back-filling trenches.
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans and flushes water mains and services.

• Considerable knowledge of methods, practices, materials and tools used in pipe, main, service and meter installation and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot including testing for inoperative meters and leaks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of pressure using tools that tighten, loosen, or cut.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Knowledge of water distribution system including mains, hydrants and meters.
• Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs.
• Willingness to work under conditions that are sometimes unpleasant, where safety equipment must be worn and safety procedures followed.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Ability to lift and carry 300 pounds with the assistance of another person.
• Skill in the use of tools used in all phases of work.
• Ability to safely and effectively swing a 20 pound sledge hammer against brick, concrete, or similarly hard surfaces, and to use to jackhammer.
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions are present.
• Ability to complete training in trenching and shoring, and confined space work
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to continuously perform tasks that require one to push, pull, climb (ladders and in and out of vehicular equipment), bend, twist, reach, stand, and walk, about (up to half a mile at a time) for most of an eight hour shift.
• A valid Kansas class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake endorsement is required at hire.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to airborne environmental nuisances associated with traffic and machine exhaust, open grounds, and construction.

(Last Updated 1/21/2015)
CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years' employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee's option as scheduled with the supervisor.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
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