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Location

Kenosha, WI | United States

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Job description

Salary: $20.96 - $25.78 Hourly

Location : Kenosha, WI

Job Type: Temporary/Seasonal

Job Number: 202201883

Department: Water

Division: KWU Distribution

Opening Date: 02/21/2024

General Overview of Position

The Kenosha Water Utility (KWU) provides municipal water and wastewater services to nearly 110,000 people in the greater Kenosha metropolitan area in southeast Wisconsin, which is ideally located on Lake Michigan between Milwaukee and Chicago
More information regarding on our organization may be obtained at
Any questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to the KWU Director of Personnel & Administration at

[email protected]

or

262-653-4308

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This recruitment is directed towards qualified individuals who are looking for seasonal employment or want to gain this type of experience which would include an opportunity to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL). Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and this recruitment will close when all vacancies for the current season are filled
The opportunity to be rehired for subsequent seasons will be based on satisfactory performance
This position will not lead to full-time employment, as seasonal employees are required to apply when a full-time job is posted to be considered
(Seasonal employment is limited to 1,500 hours within the designated 12-month period.)

This seasonal position performs a variety of semi-skilled to skilled duties primarily associated with the flushing and cleaning of the Kenosha municipal sewer system
This position will also assist with other tasks for the Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Division or the Engineering Division as needed
A commercial driver's license (CDL) is desired although non-CDL applicants will be considered depending on their work history and availability
Those hired with a CDL will be paid at the rate of $25.78/hour and will be required to participate in the monthly random testing program under the City of Kenosha's Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy
Those hired without a CDL will be paid at a lower wage rate based on experience and will be eligible for the higher rate upon acquiring a CDL
CDL training is available and reimbursement of CDL testing fee may be provided if employee passes the Wisconsin CDL inspection/skills (road) test and remains employed until end of season.
The weekly work schedule for this position is projected to be 1st shift (40 hours) Monday through Friday (except for holidays), although hours may be reduced or modified due to inclement weather, equipment malfunction, emergencies or lack of work
The season typically lasts from now to November.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities


Under the daily supervision of the Division Director or Supervisor, the following duties are typically performed by this seasonal position (but are not limited to):

• Drives sewer cleaning truck which requires a commercial driver license.
• Removes manhole covers to gain access to sewer system.
• Operates truck mounted and other sewer flushing/cleaning equipment such as rodder, flusher/vacuum, high pressure nozzle, power winches, pumps, etc.
• Unloads debris from truck and refills water supply.
• Reads and interprets route maps; locates sewer lines.
• Inspects sewer service line and reports problems or emergency situations.
• Performs traffic control functions such as placing barricades/cones, signage or other measures to ensure work site safety and to direct/re-route traffic.
• Utilizes proper safety measures and personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing job duties.
• Attends and participates in safety and other KWU mandated training.
• Performs daily and routine vehicle or equipment maintenance (e.g., checks and adjusts fuel/fluid levels and tire pressure, cleans nozzles, greases fittings, adjusts belts or cables, cleans truck cab, hand washes vehicle or drives vehicle through washing station).
• Operates other hand tools used in general carpentry, construction or maintenance.
• Performs general shop maintenance (e.g., sweeps or cleans shop, stocks and organizes equipment and supplies).
• May drive heavy equipment or commercial vehicles to job site or to haul gravel, broken concrete, etc
  to fill sites.
• May drive non-commercial vehicle to/from job site or to pick up/deliver supplies.
• May assist with concrete or cold patch repair.
• May need to respond to job-site inquiries from citizens regarding work being performed.
• May operate hand held and truck radio.
• Performs other related physical tasks to assist the Distribution, Engineering or another KWU division with the service and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.

Requirements


General Applicant Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED/HSED or equivalent.
• Related work experience preferred which involved physical labor performed outdoors and the use of a variety of hand/power tools; experience in the operation of heavy equipment or commercial vehicle also desired but not required.
• Valid commercial driver license (CDL) which is equivalent to Wisconsin CDL Class B/C with no restriction for air brake operation plus tanker (N) endorsement
  Applicants with a regular (Class D) driver's license may also be considered, however if hired, non-CDL applicant will be paid at a lower wage rate unless CDL is obtained.
• Good driving record.
• If offered this position, must pass the pre-employment process which includes background/criminal/driving record review, and a post-offer drug screen.
• For employees with CDL, this position also requires participation in the monthly random alcohol and drug testing program.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in general maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices associated with this type of work.
• Ability and skill in operating hand, mechanical, hydraulic and electric powered tools/equipment related to duties.
• Ability and skill in safely operating a Class D (non-commercial) or Class B/C (commercial) vehicle.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn quickly and focus on assignments.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and diagrams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Ability to deal respectfully, tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress associated with this type of work.

Physical Requirements:

• Job duties involve walking or standing for extended periods of time on rough or uneven surfaces.
• Job duties require the ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel and crouch, occasionally working in such positions for an extended period of time.
• Job duties require coordination and manipulation of eyes, hands, and limbs while operating equipment, machinery and tools associated with this occupation and while adhering to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours.
• Job duties involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks which require the lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Job duties may require ascending and descending ladders.

Environmental Requirements:

• Tasks are primarily performed outdoors which requires the ability to work under adverse environmental conditions such as: temperature and weather variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, traffic hazards, and/or dust
  Such exposure may cause some discomfort or a risk of injury.
• This job may require the incumbent to enter and work in confined spaces (i.e., manholes, trenches, pits)
  
  

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires color perception and discrimination.
• Task requires depth perception and discrimination.
• Task requires texture perception and discrimination.
• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires odor perception and discrimination.
• Task requires oral communications ability.

Method of Selection


Individuals who wish to be considered for this recruitment must complete an online application through GovernmentJobs.com
To begin the application process, please visit the City of Kenosha website at and click on the "Job Opportunities" link
All elements of the application, including supplemental questions must be completed and submitted in order for the application to be considered complete
It is important that your application reflect all of your relevant education and experience
Please note that including your resume does not take the place of completing the "Work Experience" section of the application
Applications may be rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete
Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter, certifications, or other documentation to their online application before submitting which further illustrates their qualifications and interest in this employment opportunity.


An applicant's education, training and experience will then be analyzed to determine if he/she meets the minimum requirements
Written, oral, proficiency and/or other examinations may be required to establish eligibility
Such exams will be scheduled as needed

Appointment and rate of pay will be made in accordance with the Kenosha Water Utility Employee Handbook and the City of Kenosha Civil Service Ordinance & Rules/Regulations
The Kenosha Water Utility reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the Utility.

CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees
Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees.


Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenosha's Civil Service System as non-represented employees
Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year
Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below
Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below
Please contact the with questions.

Wages
The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha
The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay
If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A)
Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation.

Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification.

Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board
Please refer to the currentfor more information.

Direct Deposit
Payroll is made by for all employees
Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire
Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month
Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).

Pension
Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS
The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employee's retirement account
The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 13.1%. The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period.

Life Insurance
Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000
The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees
Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense
Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire.

FICA Alternative
Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program
Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security
When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job
If you do, and you are also entitled to a benefit from Social Security based on either your own work or the work of your husband or wife, or former husband or wife, your pension may affect the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive
Your Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected
The explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law for workers who also receive a pension based on their work in a job not covered by Social Security.

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a high school diploma, GED/HSED or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03


What type of valid driver's license do you currently have?

• Regular driver's license (class D/non-CDL)
• Regular driver's license plus CDL permit
• Commercial driver's license (CDL)
• I do not have a driver's license

04


How many years of general maintenance or construction experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05


How many years of experience do you have driving a vehicle or heavy equipment which requires a commercial driver's license ?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5
• 5 years or more

06


Why are you interested in this seasonal employment?

• I only want to work during the warmer months of the year.
• I only need temporary employment at this time (i.e., awaiting call-back or a potential job offer from other employer)
• I want to gain experience for possible future career opportunity.
• Other reason not listed above.

07


Do you understand that this recruitment is for seasonal employment only? (Seasonal employees must apply to be considered for full-time employment opportunities.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Recommended Skills

• Carpentry
• Commercial Driver's License (Cdl)
• Communication
• Confined Spaces
• Construction
• Curiosity

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