Water Utility Excavation Laborer

Overview

Water Utility Excavation Laborer position involves a broad range of duties associated with repair, maintenance, and inspection of the water distribution system.

• Responds to emergencies, deal with the public, and safely operate and maintain the water distribution system.
• Locate and repair buried pipes and leaks.
• Make pipe connections and flush and clean pipes.
• Keep accurate records.
• Work safely in streets while protecting road users and pedestrians from work areas in streets and sidewalks.
• Perform shop, vehicle and equipment maintenance duties.
• Operate dump truck and heavy equipment, such as backhoes and mini excavators.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Drug screening required.

• Construction experience including excavations, waterline, valve and hydrant repair and installation, service connections and meter setting, concrete finishing and asphalt repair.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials and the general public.

This position will include physical labor, including working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

This position requires emergency call out response at all hours of the day and night including weekends and holidays.

• Job Type: Full Time.
• Pay:
  Starting $20.50 - $34.51/hr., (based upon experience).
• Additional Premium: OEPA Water Distribution Class I License: $1.50/hr.
• Additional Premium: OEPA Water Distribution Class II License: $1.75/hr.
• Additional Premium:
  Class A CDL: $3.50/hr.
• Additional Premium:
  Class B CDL: $1.00/hr.
• On Call Pay: $35/weekday, $50/weekend, $75/holiday.

• Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Sick (4.6 hrs./pay).
• Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay).
• Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time).
• Overtime, Compensation Time.
• PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution.
• Deferred Compensation.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

Apply at  or 105 Main Street, Painesville, OH, 44077 by June 26, 2026. Please reference job #2025-40.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M.F.H.V.