Employment Opportunities

HELP WANTED: City of Gwinner is looking for a City Maintenance Assistant. The individual in this job performs a wide variety of public services that include direct support to the Council and general support to the Auditor. Additionally, the incumbent provides professional assistance to city employees, committees, and to the general public.

 

-Normal operation hours are: Monday- Friday from 8-5pm and every other weekend, on call. 

-Will be provided with a city work truck and cell phone.

-Must have CDL or eligible to get one in 6 months.

-Must be able to pass water and wastewater certifications.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Graduate
2. Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Email)
3. Knowledge of sewer and water systems
4. Equipment Operation and Maintenance

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving requests for service.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

1. Current Sate Driver's License with a commercial license with air brakes
2. Water Treatment Level 2
3. Water Distribution Level 1
4. Wastewater Collection Level 1
5. Wastewater Treatment Level 1

 

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
3. Ability to manage and delegate responsibilities to subordinates during the workday.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and crouch.
2. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
3. Specific Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

1. The work environment is typically moderate to severe.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts.
3. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
4. The employee frequently works outdoors in moderate to severe weather conditions.
5. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

 

Work is performed under the supervision of the City Superintendent/ Mayor and City Council.  This is accomplished through delegation of authority and expected compliance with established policies.  Highly unusual or complicated problems may be referred to the committee or mayor for further guidance or decision.   An incumbent is expected to rely on his/her experience, judgment and knowledge to resolve routine problems.

 

Performance is evaluated through observation, review of assigned work or projects, feedback from members, and compliance with established policies and procedures.

 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Ø  Relationship with co-workers shall be guided by the following tenets:

Ø  The incumbent is cooperative and, when appropriate, assists others.

Ø  Works to promote teamwork within the department and throughout the City of Gwinner.

Ø  Shares information with peers, resolves conflict through use of tact and diplomacy. 

Ø  Exhibits a positive image and outlook when interacting with co-workers and/or the public.

 

If interested, please fill out a JOB SERVICE application, your resume and cover letter to:

CITY OF GWINNER

PO BOX 425

Gwinner, ND 58040

or email it to cityofgwinner@drtel.net 

 

This position is open until filled.