Public Utilities Internship - High School Student at City of El Dorado El Dorado, KS

Public Utilities Internship - High School Student job at City of El Dorado. El Dorado, KS.

PUBLIC UTILITIES INTERNSHIP
WATER DISTRIBUTION AND SEWER COLLECTIONS
Hours:  M-F 8:00-3:00, flexible scheduling available
$12.50 per hour
The City of El Dorado is looking for a high school student who has an interest the Public Utilities Department, specifically the Water Distribution and Sewer Collections division.

Qualifications:
  • Entering Junior or Senior year of high school, at least 16 years old as of 05/01/2024.
  • Maintain regular attendance and be punctual
  • Available for a minimum of 5 weeks, possibility to extend.
  • Complete on-the-job training and any required reading in a timely manner
  • Possess basic computer skills necessary to perform job function
  • Must be comfortable working outside
Responsibilities:
  • Assist in inventory management, counting, and reorganizing all parts applicable to the improvement and maintenance of water distribution mains and services as well as sanitary sewer collection mains.
  • Assist in records management pertaining to water and sewer work orders and fire department hydrant annual reports, sort and compile relevant information into easily searchable stacks for later processing into a digital format (Brightly, GIS, ETC.)
  • Assist in data entry utilizing the KDHE lead service line inventory spreadsheet, sort and compile all exposed service work sheets for more efficient form entry.
  • Work alongside the water distribution crew to better understand how we function as a municipal utility.

This job description does not exclusively outline the duties expected of the employee in this role. Employees may need to adhere to additional job-related directives and fulfill other job-related tasks upon request, adhering to relevant state and federal regulations. Some job responsibilities outlined here may be subject to potential adjustments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

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The City of El Dorado conducts background checks and drug screening on all potential candidates.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Employment with the City of El Dorado offers people the opportunity to serve the community as well as work in a professional and fulfilling career environment.

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If you require assistance to apply, please contact Human Resources at (316) 321-9100, or email hr@eldoks.com.

For more information about working for the City of El Dorado please visit Human Resources .

The City of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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