Seasonal Utility Maintenance Worker

City Of Olathe
Olathe, Kansas United States  View Map
Posted: May 31, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Building Maintenance
  • Utilities
  • Job Description

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    Employment Type
    Seasonal (Seasonal)

    Job Summary

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    For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

    Seasonal Utility Maintenance Worker

    PAY RATE: $17/Hour

    Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

    Job Length: Up to six months

    Do you like being active and working outside? Are you a skilled maintenance worker in construction or are you interested inon the job training in a skilled trade? The City of Olathe is currently recruiting for S easonal Utility Maintenance Workers.

    As a Utility Maintenance Worker, you would perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of the city's water distribution and wastewater collection system.

    What does a Utility Maintenance Worker do?

    Perform a variety of duties, such as hand excavation, heavy lifting, hauling materials, operating tools and equipment, furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; participates in the repair and preventive maintenance of water distribution systems. This position performs the more routine tasks and duties assigned in potentially dangerous and hazardous conditions under the direct supervision of others.
    • Perform work in preventive and breakdown maintenance on pumps, mixers, motors, valves, meters, water and wastewater lines, instrumentation, and other related devices of assigned facilities.
    • Maintain safety and proper operation according to City regulation in all jobs performed.
    • Maintain traffic control of work sites by directing and guiding traffic and the placement of signs and devices to ensure a safe job site environment.
    • Operate a variety of equipment including trucks, snowplows, salt spreader, hand tools, power tools, lawn equipment, electronic test meters, pumps, and various other vehicles and equipment.
    • Monitor, review, and inspect all utility lines with the proper equipment; maintain inspection equipment as required.
    • Participate in housekeeping duties, grounds and building maintenance; perform troubleshooting, repair and replacement duties for electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
    • Perform on-call duties and overtime as required.


    What You Need:

    Experience : No experience is required.

    Education : High School diploma/GEDand the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

    Licenses: Must have a current valid driver's license and favorable driving record. Seasonal Utility Maintenance Workers will have the opportunity to participate in the City of Olathe's CDL Training program.

    Must successfully pass pre-employment screenings which include:
    • Criminal Background Check
    • Review of Driving Record
    • Physical
    • Drug Screen
    • Agility Screening


    Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, with the physical ability for prolonged lifting, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling.

    Job location: 1415 S. Robinson Street, Olathe, Kansas
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Olathe
    • City of Olathe

    The City of Olathe consistently ranks as one of the best places to work, live and raise a family. That didn’t happen by accident.

    It happened because thousands of dedicated City employees work each day to make life better in our community. “Setting the standard for excellence in public service” is not just a saying in Olathe. It is what we do.

    Olathe’s quality of life is second to none, and we believe our employees deserve the same. The City of Olathe values and fosters an innovative, diverse, and inclusive culture. We offer competitive pay, health and dental coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement. Employees can take advantage of the all-encompassing LiveWell wellness program to help them be their best selves—mentally, physically, socially, and financially. The City of Olathe champions continuous training and development for employees at all levels. It is our belief that if our employees continue to grow and be successful, both personally and professionally, then the City will serve our residents in the best ways possible.

    If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, make a difference, and grow, then your path starts here.

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