Field Maintenance Worker I- Streets

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Company name: Capital Region Water

Title of position: Field Maintenance- Streets

Position type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Location: Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility

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We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for training and career development.

Description of responsibilities:

This is an entry-level Field Maintenance Worker position in the Wastewater Department, Streets Group. This position is responsible for operating equipment associated with the maintenance of streets, sewers, and buildings in various locations throughout the City of Harrisburg. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Field Supervisor - Streets, Chief Operations Officer for Wastewater, or designee.

Required experience:

- Experience performing street and sewer maintenance, including debris removal and stormwater inlet inspection.

- Experience operating construction or maintenance equipment such as dump trucks, street sweepers and other associated equipment.

- Experience performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment.

- Experience working in outdoor environments and under varying weather conditions.

- Experience working in environments involving noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and poor ventilation.

Required skills:

- Proficiency in operating specialized vehicles and equipment, such as snowplows, forklifts, salt spreaders and skid steers.

- Ability to utilize a computer tablet for documentation of work completed

- Ability to use considerable skill in manipulating and operating all equipment.

- Ability to operate equipment within all safety regulations.

- Ability to use tools required to perform daily and preventative maintenance, and minor repairs of the vehicles and equipment being operated.

- Working knowledge of vehicle and standard equipment maintenance.

- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

- Ability to comprehend operator’s manuals for all types of equipment and special attachments.

- Ability to perform manual work involving extensive walking and strenuous physical activity for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather and working conditions.

- Knowledge of safe operating practices and traffic safety regulations.

- Ability to react quickly and appropriately to alarms and hazardous situations

Required Education and Work Experience:

- High School Diploma or GED

- Six months of experience operating specialized vehicles and equipment, such as snowplows and forklifts, with prior operation of street sweeping equipment preferred.

- Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skill and abilities.

- A valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, Class C.

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Capital Region Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Capital Region Water actively promotes a diverse and drug-free workplace.