Several full-time positions available with the the Water Department, Meter Field Services located at 1720 Wabash Avenue
Salary Range: $22.61-$34.48/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 03, 2023

• Employees who hold the exact position title, have successfully completed their 6-month probationary period, and wish to be considered for a lateral transfer into the posted position, must contact the department directly. All others interested must submit an application to be considered for this posted Job Opening.

• Involves turning water service valves on or off at designated addresses.
• Installs or exchanges water meters and related appurtenances.
• Checks water meters and appurtenances for leaks and/or malfunctions, as directed.
• Uses maps and drawings to locate and dig up and/or clean out curb boxes or meter vaults.
• Receives written work assignments, in advance, from a central office or orally by an assigned radio dispatcher.
• Uses considerable tact and courtesy in dealing with utility customers and complaints, has general knowledge of utility operations, policies and practices.
• Performs independently, but subject to occasional inspection by a technical supervisor.

REQUIRES high school graduation and 6 months experience in general construction, maintenance, or repair work. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

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QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010.

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

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