Water Plant Maintenance Specialist

The City of Bardstown is looking for a qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Water Plant Maintenance Specialist.

Job Duties:

• Performs maintenance, including preventive maintenance, on water plant, distribution tanks, and pumping stations.
• Makes repairs and/or adjustments as necessary; forwards major repairs and/or equipment needs to superiors.
• Supervises subordinate employees who assist with maintenance duties.
• Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water plant in compliance with established procedures and standards and federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
• Inspects pumps, charts, gauges, and meters on a scheduled basis.
• Adjusts chemicals in accordance with prescribed standards; collects water samples and performs laboratory tests or forwards water samples as required; prepares, records and forwards lab results.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of parts, equipment, chemicals, tools, etc.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports/records.
• Assists in maintaining and cleaning plant and grounds.

Salary/benefits
Salary is based on qualifications and experience. The City offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid vacation, personal days, and retirement contributions.

Requirements
Qualified applicants must have a combination of education and/or work experience that would allow them to perform the related duties. Class IV Water Plant Operators license preferred but not required. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.  

Apply Now 

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION
Please submit your completed application along with a resume to:
City Hall, Attn: Greg Ashworth
220 N. Fifth Street, Bardstown, KY 40004

OR you may email your application and resume to careers@bardstowncable.net

Deadline to Apply:
4:30 on Friday, December 13^th 2019

 The City of Bardstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Water Plant Operator

 The City of Bardstown is looking for a qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Water Plant Operator/Operator Trainee. 

Job Duties: 

• Performs daily operation and maintenance duties at the wastewater plant in compliance with established procedures and standards and federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
• Inspects pumps, charts, gauges, and meters on a scheduled basis.
• Adjusts chemicals in accordance with prescribed standards; collects samples and performs laboratory tests or forwards to laboratories as required; prepares, records and forwards lab results.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports/records.
• Assists with servicing and performing preventive maintenance on plant and equipment; makes minor repairs and/or adjustments to plant and equipment; forwards requests for major repairs and/or equipment and tools to superiors.
• Maintains and cleans plant and grounds.

Requirements
Applicants must be able to work flexible shifts. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

APPLY NOW 

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION
Please submit your completed application along with a resume to:
City Hall, Attn: Greg Ashworth
220 N. Fifth Street, Bardstown, KY 40004

OR you may email your application and resume to careers@bardstowncable.net

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
4:30 on Friday, December 13th 2019

 The City of Bardstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Public Works Maintenance/Operator

The City of Bardstown is looking for a qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Maintenance/Operator in our Public Works department. 

Job Duties:

• Assists in the construction, maintenance and cleanliness of City streets, roads, water distribution lines, sewer collection lines, bridges, sidewalks, alleys, storm sewers, culverts, manholes, drainage ditches, street signs, barricades, etc.
• Makes water taps.
• Installs/repairs/replaces meters.
• Operates vehicles and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties on vehicles and equipment.
• Cleans and properly stores equipment and tools after use.
• Mows grass, cuts trees and tree limbs.
• Spreads gravel; cleans streets and roads; removes snow and ice from streets and sidewalks when necessary.
• Cleans  out  storm  sewers  and  catch  basins;  pours  concrete;  makes  forms; makes, erects and/or repairs street signs as necessary.

Salary/ Benefits
Salary is based on qualifications and experience. The City offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid vacation, personal days, and retirement contributions.

Requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. CDL license preferred but not required. Must be able to pass a background investigation, pre-employment physical and drug test.

APPLY NOW 

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION
Please submit your completed application along with a resume to:
City Hall, Attn: Greg Ashworth
220 N. Fifth Street, Bardstown, KY 40004

OR you may email your application and resume to careers@bardstowncable.net

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
4:30 on Friday, December 13th 2019

 The City of Bardstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Electrical Lineman

Under general supervision, performs construction, service and maintenance of underground and overhead circuits; performs as electrician for City Departments as needed; performs related duties as required. May direct the work of Apprentice Lineman and/or Groundman in the absence of Electric Superintendent.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs, services and maintains overhead and underground circuits, including power lines and circuits.
• Runs services, sets poles, trims trees, etc.
• Performs meter hook-ups and transformer change outs.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining records and reports.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of supplies, spare parts, tools and equipment.
• Clears rights-of-way.
• Operates heavy equipment assigned to Division safely and efficiently.
• Detects malfunctions in equipment and makes minor repairs; recommends major repairs to superiors.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties on equipment; cleans and properly stores equipment and tools after use.
• Assists other Departments/Divisions with electrical work as requested.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED).
• Promotion from Apprentice Lineman to Electric Lineman I after 3+ years experience as an apprentice lineman, or equivalent.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, administrative regulations and ordinances reference installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in the service and maintenance of electrical utility systems.
• Knowledge of work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with equipment, vehicles, tools and procedures; ability to comply with established safety standards.

Abilities:

• Ability to climb poles and work from hooks.
• Ability to work at varying heights, either on poles or in bucket, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment.
• Ability to detect mechanical problems and make minor repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, employees and the general public.
• Possess mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and good physical condition.

Physical Requirements of the Job: 
Work involves sitting, standing, stooping, walking and climbing; must lift light objects weighing more than 25 pounds as a job requirement; must use pole climbers and bucket truck; must not be afraid of height; must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather for extended periods of time; must drive and operate vehicles and equipment assigned to Division; exposed to high places, confined spaces, and using stairs and ladders.

Special Licensing Requirements: 
Must possess and maintain a valid commercial drivers license.

Availability: 
Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours. May be required to perform stand-by duties. May be required to work scheduled overtime.

Additional Requirements: 
Must participate in mandatory drug and alcohol testing in order to maintain commercial drivers license.

Job Type:
Full-time

Salary:
$48,000.00 to $58,000.00 /year

Experience:

• repairing and maintaining electrical systems: 2 years (Required)
• climbing equipment or structures to access work areas: 1 year (Required)
• local electric safety codes and procedures : 1 year (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• CDL (Required)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Download an Application

Send completed application and resume to HR Director Greg Ashworth (careers@bardstowncable.net)

Questions?
Contact Greg Ashworth (502) 348-5947

The City of Bardstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer