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Looking for a job, the City of Benton may have what you are looking for, check their openings out here: http://www.bentonar.org/human-resources 

The On-Line Bill Pay option will be unavailable Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.  Our software will be updated during this time. 

Benton Utilities has been notified of a water main that has been compromised on Alcoa Rd near the intersection with Northshore by a contractor working in the area. Customers in the area of Northshore and Alcoa Rd including side streets such as Razorback Rd, Harper Rd., Lee Cir. will notice little to no water pressure for the next three hours while the necessary repairs are being made.

 

 

Benton Utilities Electric Department is onscene with a broken pole hit by a vehicle on Hwy 35 S just south of Bennett Rd. Customers in this area all of the way out to the south city limits (from Bennett to Apache and all of the side streets) will be effected by an outage due to this. When our crews arrived on scene, the remaining electrical structure was deemed unsafe, and the power had to be shut down to make the necessary repairs. We expect this outage to last approximately 4 hours while the repairs are made.

 

Sweltering days…sudden downpours...freezing cold nights…Weather in Benton can be unpredictable at times.

One thing is certain, even a heavy shower can cause flooding and other dangers. So if you haven't yet prepared, now is a great time to have a plan.

Benton Utilities is currently taking applications in the Water Distribution Department.  Job function is to assist in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the water distribution system of the City.   Requirements are high school education or equivalent, a valid Arkansas Driver’s License, ability to perform heavy physical labor, and ability to pass a Basic Distribution class.  Interested persons may obtain applications and a complete job description at Benton Utilities Complex, 1827 Dale Ave., Benton, AR.

The Benton Public Utilities Commission is currently accepting resumes from citizens interested in serving on the Share Board, there will be two vacancies.  The new share committee members will be appointed to fill the vacancies which will expire on December 31, 2015.  The Share Board Committee, independently of Benton Utilities has responsibility to determine which applicants receive assistance through the Share Program.  There is no salary with the position but expenses incurred in regard to the Share Board business could be reimburs

Geese Management around Water Supplies - Benton Utilities has recently instituted an aggressive geese management plan to both protect and preserve our water supply and sources. The current practices being utilized include the use of pyrotechnics in an effort to relocate them to a less disturbed environment.

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