Maintenance Worker - Gas & Water
City of Hamilton, OH
Salary : $58,822.40 - $64,667.20 Annually
Location : Hamilton, OH
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 00702
Department: Public Works
Division: Gas & Water Distribution
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 4:00 PM Eastern
General Description
The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
To establish an eligibility list for the Maintenance Worker - Gas and Water Distribution classification, an open competitive exam will be administered through CPS HR Consulting. This examination will be an Online Remote Proctored exam and will be administered the week of Monday, March 24th - Friday, March 28th. More exam information will be sent to candidates upon receipt of their application.
Candidates will be tested on the following subjects:
Reading and applying general information
Tools and Equipment
Mathematical Ability
Safe Work Practices
Applicants must obtain a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.
There are currently three (3) other job postings for Maintenance Worker in the following classifications:
YOU MUST APPLY SEPARATELY FOR EACH CLASSIFICATION THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.
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
Skills/Knowledges/Abilities
Training/Education/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
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Do you understand that there WILL be a civil service examination for this recruitment?
02
Do you understand that the Civil Service Examination for this recruitment will be an Online Remote Proctored exam that will require you to utilize a computer with a webcam and microphone, as well as sufficient internet?
03
Do you understand that it is your responsibility to acquire a computer with a webcam and microphone, as well as sufficient internet?
04
Do you have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a laborer or in construction?
05
If you have at least six (6) months experience as a laborer or in construction please provide dates and employer. If you do not, enter "N/A". Do not enter "See Resume".
06
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?
07
Do you understand that applicants must obtain a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire?
08
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.
09
Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your email and respond timely?
Required Question
Location : Hamilton, OH
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 00702
Department: Public Works
Division: Gas & Water Distribution
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 4:00 PM Eastern
General Description
The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
To establish an eligibility list for the Maintenance Worker - Gas and Water Distribution classification, an open competitive exam will be administered through CPS HR Consulting. This examination will be an Online Remote Proctored exam and will be administered the week of Monday, March 24th - Friday, March 28th. More exam information will be sent to candidates upon receipt of their application.
Candidates will be tested on the following subjects:
Reading and applying general information
Tools and Equipment
Mathematical Ability
Safe Work Practices
Applicants must obtain a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire.
There are currently three (3) other job postings for Maintenance Worker in the following classifications:
- 114.3 - Maintenance Worker (Water Production)
- 114.3 - Maintenance Worker (Water Reclamation)
- 114.1 - Maintenance Worker (Public Works - Streets and Sewers)
YOU MUST APPLY SEPARATELY FOR EACH CLASSIFICATION THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.
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 there WILL be a civil service examination for this recruitment?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you understand that the Civil Service Examination for this recruitment will be an Online Remote Proctored exam that will require you to utilize a computer with a webcam and microphone, as well as sufficient internet?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you understand that it is your responsibility to acquire a computer with a webcam and microphone, as well as sufficient internet?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a laborer or in construction?
- Yes
- No
05
If you have at least six (6) months experience as a laborer or in construction please provide dates and employer. If you do not, enter "N/A". Do not enter "See Resume".
06
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you understand that applicants must obtain a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of hire?
- Yes
- No
08
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
09
Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your email and respond timely?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
JOB SUMMARY
Maintenance Worker - Gas & WaterCity of Hamilton, OH
Hamilton
6 days ago
N/A
Full-time