Utility Construction Laborer

Utility Construction Laborer

The Laborer will report to the Water and Wastewater Systems Construction Manager through a designated plant or maintenance department head as my be required to fulfill overall system labor needs. The Laborer will be responsible for various activities in support of the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant and the industrial wastewater treatment plant operations. The Laborer performs manual labor and learns to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance, operation, repair and construction of the treatment plants and distribution & collection systems.

Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a plant operator or maintenance technician.

The Laborer - Water/Wastewater/Sewer:

• Must have concrete experience
• Previous construction experience
• Heavy equipment experience
• Works on water crew learning to perform manual labor in installing, repairing and maintaining water lines, valves, meters, pumps and water taps.
• Works on sewer crew learning to perform manual labor in installing, repairing and maintaining sewer lines, force mains, lift stations and manholes.
• Provides manual labor to clean drying beds.
• Digs holes and ditches with shovel and other hand tools.
• Cleans and maintains tools, sampling equipment and lab equipment.
• Responsible for keeping site and grounds at plants clean and neat.
• Performs daily equipment checks.
• Picks up necessary supplies and tools from warehouse or vendors as directed.
• Responds to emergency calls at all hours.
• Performs work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures and operates equipment safely. Reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
• Performs other related and non-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Functions

High school Graduate or GED;
Valid driver's license. Prior work experience in an industrial/mechanical setting highly desirable. Operating or working alongside backhoe, loader, forklift or related material handling equipment experience also highly desirable.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance techniques and practices concerning water and wastewater operations;
Ability to follow oral instructions promptly and accurately;
Ability to work in disagreeable conditions;
Ability to perform strenuous physical labor;
Ability to work as an effective team member;
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships;
Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an outside environment or in industrial plant/shop areas. There is exposure to high equipment noise, chemical fumes, and potential electric and machinery hazards. Field conditions outdoors are varying weather conditions, with varying low to high equipment noise; walking on changing ground surfaces; and there is some driving in various weather conditions.

Compensation and Benefits:
Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.