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City of Hamilton, Ohio

Maintenance Worker - Gas and Water

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2mo

General Description

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING. ONLY CURRENT CITY OF HAMILTON EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IUOE, LOCAL 20 MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. ALL OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE REJECTED.

This is semi-skilled manual work involving the use of hand tools, power tools, and various types of motorized equipment in the repair and maintenance of Gas and Water Facilities.

Employees are responsible for performing vigorous manual labor under all weather conditions.

Work is normally performed under the supervision of a crew leader who issues verbal instructions, provides instruction in difficult tasks, and checks work frequently, the direct supervisor for this position is Gas and Water Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

  • Assists in maintaining the Gas and Water Distribution System.
  • Responds to emergency calls or complaints.
  • Operates various types of trucks, equipment, and a variety of hand tools in gas and water assignments.
  • Assists in installing gas and water mains, making taps, installing services, curb valves, curb boxes and cutting and threading gas pipes.
  • Prepares work site; may use jackhammer or concrete saw to cut pavement; may dig an excavation manually or after backhoe has done preliminary digging.
  • Performs related work as required.

Skills/Knowledges/Abilities

  • Ability to perform semi-skilled tasks without close supervision
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions
  • Ability to follow oral instructions
  • Knowledge of vehicular equipment and safety.
  • Ability to get along well with fellow employees and the public.
  • Skill in the use of various hand tools

Training/Education/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Six (6) Months experience as a laborer or in construction
  • Ability to obtain or currently possess a Valid Class B, or Higher, Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Health Insurance

The city offers medical, dental, and vision plans. The medical plan is a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA).If you're hired on or before the 15th of a month, your healthcare begins on the first of the next month. When you're hired after the 15th of a month, your health coverage will start on the first of the second month following.

Holidays

For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

Life Insurance

After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.

Retirement Plans

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.

01

Do you understand that this an internal posting and is ONLY FOR CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IUOE MEMBERS? You will not be eligible for consideration if this does not apply to you.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a current City of Hamilton employee?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you a member of IUOE, Local 20?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's license (CDL)? (If you select yes, please attach or you will be considered as not having the license and answered "no")

  • Yes
  • No

05

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application will be rejected.) Awareness of safety precautions and the ability to follow stringent safety precautions.

06

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application will be rejected.) Ability to perform vigorous manual work for extended periods of time and under adverse weather conditions.

07

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application will be rejected.) Ability to learn fundamentals of natural gas including reading level of seventh grade and math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.

08

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application will be rejected.) Knowledge of the use of hand and power tools, including air tools.

09

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application will be rejected.) Knowledge of vehicular equipment and safety and ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle.

10

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application will be rejected.) Ability to safely operate heavy automotive equipment, machines and tools.

11

(Provide examples which show that you meet the requirement - 1 to 3 sentences. If you enter N/A, it means you have no skills in that subject and your application will be rejected.) Ability to communicate clearly and safely with co-workers in a small crew.

12

Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and it's imperative that we have a valid email address.

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question