Water/Sewer Maintenance Operator
The City of Berea is accepting applications for a Water/Sewer Maintenance Operator in the Utilities
department. All collection and distribution license and experience levels will be considered.
Job Goal
Assist with repairing, cleaning, and maintaining water mains and/or wastewater mains. Operate and
maintain wastewater lift stations. Provide responsive customer service.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
• Assists with the construction, installation, maintenance, cleanliness, and repair of the water
distribution and wastewater sewer collection system.
• Performs water and sewer taps.
• Locates water and sewer lines, valves, etc.
• Inspects and locates leaks in lines.
• Operates equipment and vehicles assigned to the division.
• Installs and builds manholes.
• Cleans sewer lines.
• Assists with the project restoration work after the completion of repairs.
• Assists with meter reading duties.
• Flushes hydrants.
• Responds to calls in emergency situations at all hours.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No work-related experience is required, but experience in construction or a public works-related
field is preferred.
• Kentucky Wastewater and/or Water Collection and/or Distribution licenses preferred.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Must obtain a commercial driver’s license with a Class A trailer endorsement within one-year of
hire date.
• This is an on-call position and will require both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
Blank applications are available online at www.bereaky.gov or may be pick up in-person at City Hall
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Completed applications may be returned in-person, e-mailed to
HR@bereaky.gov, or mailed to: City of Berea, ATTN: HR, 212 Chestnut Street, Berea KY 40403.
E-mailed application must be sent as a PDF. Resumes will not be accepted unless accompanied by an
application. The City of Berea is an equal opportunity employer and Certified Drug-Free workplace.
Pay Range: $37,324 - $49,896 (Based on experience/license level)
DEADLINE: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00pm EST