Job Description
SALARY The minimum salary is $24.505 per hour This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 518 This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay ($90/month, $0.52c/hour) and CDL pay ($1.08/hour) upon hire. FILING DEADLINE DATE The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The purpose of this classification is to supervise and lead a work crew in sewer line installation, maintenance and repair. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school diploma, GED, or equivalent supplemented by, specialized courses/training that correlates to satisfactory completion of one (1) year of college education Four (4) years of related experience, two (2) of which must be installing, maintaining and repairing sewer lines and/or closely related utility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Supervises daily operations of assigned work crew Investigates and diagnoses sanitary and storm sewer issues Operates various pieces of equipment used in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines Uses various programs such as Accela, Arch Reader, Granite, PeopleSoft, etc. Uses tools such as shovels, wrenches, clamps, hammers, rigid machines, and pumps Provides guidance and training to apprentices Communicates with property owners Performs related work as assigned SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION All certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment. Valid Driver's License Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B and a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate. Must obtain Endorsement N Tank Vehicles within the first six (6) months of employment CDL holders are subject to FMCSA query prior to qualification Please attach a current copy of your CDL license to this application SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS CDL holders are subject to FMCSA query prior to qualification Please attach a current copy of your CDL license to this application Must be accessible to on-call duty, be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned and during emergencies Positions are required to perform snow removal duties during weather emergencies. Must be able to operate Urban County Government equipment and vehicles in a safe, prudent and responsible manner. All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. HOW TO APPLY Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION , but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER CLOSING STATEMENT Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below: Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct depo****sit is required of all employees. The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment. CONTACT INFORMATION For further information, call, e-mail, or visit: Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 258-3030 Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov