City of Kennedale Job Opportunities

The City of

Kennedale has two job postings currently listed with one at City Hall in the business office and the other in the City Maintenance Department. Applications are available on line. {{more:[Read more]}}

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK …

 

This position is accountable to perform a wide variety of clerical tasks in support of the finance department including customer service, cash handling, processing payments to vendors, track and process petty cash receipts and procurement cards, franchise fees and various invoices and will be the backup payroll clerk. The ideal candidate must be trustworthy, ability to maintain confidentiality, interested in public service and working as part of a team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Texas Class C driver?s license and two years accounting and accounts payable experience; payroll experience preferred. Also requires strong technical experience with Excel spreadsheets and financial management software and strong mathematical ability. The successful candidate must demonstrate intrinsic motivation, high ethical and moral standards, excellent customer service skills, organized and ability to problem solve; detail oriented and has regular reliable attendance.

Position will remain open until filled, however application review begins Thursday, May 12, 2016.

This role performs a wide variety of tasks necessary for the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater system infrastructure, including a variety of manual labor activities such as construction, installation, repair of meter leaks, water main breaks, valves, taps, manholes, cleanouts, fire hydrants and other related maintenance issues. The employee will use a variety of heavy equipment such as: backhoe, dump trucks, flat beds, front end loaders, vacuum excavators, air compressors, and jack hammers while performing manual and semi-skilled tasks. Will also assist with parks and street functions as needed or required.

Must be able to work on-call rotation; must be available for call back as needed for emergency situations.

REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent; Six (6) months experience in construction trades, including work with utility systems and a variety of equipment; Valid Class B CDL Texas driver?s license; Class C Groundwater Certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (preferred); the City of Kennedale will consider training the right candidate who is eligible to obtain a Class D Certification within one (1) year of employment; Crossed-trained to assist in the street department; Ability to work outdoors and endure temperature extremes; Ability to perform heavy lifting, push, pull, squat, kneel, reach, and stand for long periods of time; Ability to operate equipment necessary for role duties listed above; A post-offer drug screen and background check are required.

This position will remain open until filled. Originally posted on April 11, 2016.