Job Description
Utilities Assistant - City of Yutan, NE The City of Yutan is seeking a dedicated Utilities Assistant to support the maintenance and operation of essential municipal infrastructure.This versatile role performs a variety of duties across the water, sewer, street, and park departments.Compensation & Benefits Pay Range:$25.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.Certification Bonuses:Earn an additional $0.50 per hour for each of the following certifications maintained:Water Operator Grade 4, Lagoon Wastewater Operator Grade 1, and Nebraska Commercial Applicators.Emergency Pay:Minimum of two hours of regular pay per incident for utility emergency responses.Health & Dental:The City contributes the first $500 monthly toward insurance premiums.Cash in Lieu Option:Employees with external coverage may opt out for a payment of $230.77 per pay period ($6,000 annually).Retirement:Eligible for the City's 457B plan with a match of up to 5% of gross earnings.Paid Leave:12 days of PTO and 40 hours of sick leave (up to 240 hours rollover) per year.Holidays:All federal holidays observed plus three 8-hour floating holidays annually.Financial Security:$50,000 life insurance policy plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.Key Responsibilities Water & Sewer:Support water tower maintenance, well repairs, state-mandated quality testing, and water/sewer line repairs.Assist with lagoon maintenance and lift station compliance.Parks & Ballfields:Manage mowing, fertilizing, and weed control.Maintain splash pads, sprinkler systems, and prepare athletic fields for games.Street Department:Handle snow removal operations and daily street maintenance, including pothole repairs and right-of-way mowing.Shared Operations:Assist with utility locating, meter reading, and general equipment maintenance for the shop and mowers.Requirements & Perks Certification Timeline:Must obtain Water Operator Grade 4 and Lagoon Wastewater Operator Grade 1 certifications within the first year of employment.Gear Provided:Uniforms are provided at no cost, plus a $200 annual allowance for boots or winter gear.Professional Development:Up to 100% tuition reimbursement for work-related courses (requires two-year post-completion stay).How to Apply Applications can be picked up in person at the City Office at 112 Vine or requested via email at administrator@cityofyutan.com.Pay:$25.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits:457(b) AD&D insurance Bereavement leave Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Experience:Water Operation :1 year (Preferred) Maintenance:1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:Water Certification (Preferred) Work Location:In person.