The City of Russell is seeking professional and community-oriented individuals for a full-time Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker.

The City of Russell is situated at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and US Highway 281. As a rural city, it is our vision to serve as the County’s regional center.  We are a community that is dedicated to family, friends and neighbors, where generations care for each other. We are One Russell, building a self-reliant future. We are home.

The City of Russell offers a very progressive benefit package. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, uniforms, family health insurance, family dental and vision plans, KPERS retirement program, and several other optional benefit programs.

This position includes maintenance/repair of the City’s vital Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems. The employee will be provided with on-the-job training with opportunities for certification and continuing education. The applicant is responsible for knowing and performing a variety of skilled tasks, including operating job-related equipment and assisting fellow employees as required. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and have a valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain a minimum of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements within 12 months of hire date. There are no residency requirements for this position, subject to response times as administratively determined and required for each department. Pre-employment background check, drug screening and job placement assessment are required.

Applications and a full job description may be obtained at www.russellcity.org or at The City of Russell, 133 W. 8th, Russell, KS  67665.  Completed applications can be submitted in person, online, faxed to 785-483-4397 or emailed to alice@russellcity.org. Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. EEO/ADA