Job Offer Overview

This full-time Construction Maintenance Worker role in Water Distribution pays an annual salary from $41,490 to $64,310, depending on experience. The position offers a stable schedule and hourly rates ranging from $19.94 to $22.93, with benefits for full-time staff.

As a candidate, you should either have a high school diploma, a GED, or at least a 10th-grade reading level with the ability to write complete sentences. Employees will need to get a Class A CDL within one year of starting.

The benefits package stands out, including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and generous retirement options. Vehicle maintenance, snow removal, and safe equipment operation are core job aspects.

This job is regulated for safety and substance testing. Applicants must demonstrate a positive safe driving record and become certified in relevant fields such as water distribution and flagging.

Three positions are currently open, making this a good window for applicants wanting to enter or advance their career in utility maintenance and public service work.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Most of your day will involve hands-on outdoor work, from installing and repairing water and sewer lines to operating machinery like dump trucks and chain saws.

Workers haul materials, clean and repair catch basins and manholes, and maintain rights-of-way. Equipment upkeep and safety protocols are also part of the routine.

Assisting with surface repairs, traffic control, landscaping, mowing, and even ice control in winter are part of the job, so tasks change with the season.

Collaboration with team members is essential. You’ll frequently report to a Crew Chief and interact with a variety of city staff and the public.

Physical demands are real: expect lifting, kneeling, and working in a range of weather conditions, but with the reward of serving your community.

Pros of the Role

The comprehensive benefits package offers strong incentives: health, dental, and life insurance, plus retirement plans and paid leave.

You get job stability working directly for a city department, and the chance to earn a respected CDL that can boost future job prospects.

Cons of the Role

This is a physically demanding job: you will be outdoors in sometimes adverse weather and lifting up to 80 pounds can be expected.

Random substance testing and strict safety protocols are mandatory, which might not appeal to everyone. Certifications must also be maintained.

Our Verdict

If you’re looking for reliable public sector work with chances for growth, solid benefits, and you don’t mind physical labor, this is a recommended opportunity. For those seeking career advancement and steady income, it’s a strong choice.