Utility Specialist Laborer

Utility Specialist Laborer

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Primary Operates various equipment, including dump truck, street saw, shovels, jack hammer, pipe saw, and related attachments in effecting the general maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines. Hauls, dumps, and shovels crushed stone, sand, dirt, and asphalt from trucks using appropriate equipment. Digs ditches, repairs and/or replaces pipes, refills ditches, patches roads, sidewalks, and/or soil, and cleans work site as needed.

Regularly checks department vehicles and equipment to ensure proper fluid levels and mechanical functioning. Ensures appropriate equipment and machinery is available at the work site. Performs duties of Water Lineman as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.

A high school diploma/GED or combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B with air brakes) within probationary period. Current CDL-B or CDL-A holders preferred. Knowledge of and skill in the operation of department vehicles and related equipment.

One year of experience working with water, sewer, and/or storm water, preferred. Basic knowledge of the mechanics of light and heavy equipment and ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs. Knowledge of safety precautions for working in or around department vehicles and equipment, including ability to operate equipment in confined areas. Ability to work overtime as instructed.

Incumbent performs duties which require frequent bending, lifting, pushing and/or pulling of equipment and tools. Incumbent is required to remain standing and working for long periods of time, and is exposed to jolting, bumping, and vibrations when operating equipment. Incumbent performs majority of duties out of doors, in varying weather conditions, and is periodically exposed to excessive noise, dirt, dust, and vehicle and equipment fumes.

Safety precautions must be used at all times to avoid injury to self and others.

We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

• Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
• The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
• Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
• Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
• The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
• After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
• Employee Tuition reimbursment plan.
• Student Loan Forgiveness:
  The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.
• City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
• City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.

* Conditions and restrictions apply. All new hires to the City for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) positions will initially start out at Step 1 of the assigned pay grade for the assigned position. Then after a 120 day probation, pay will increase to a minimum of a Step 2 for that position, however based on the new hire's skills, knowledge, abilities, and experience the pay could be moved to a higher step.