Water and Sewer Laborer

Position:
Public Works Laborer I Open: 10-12-26

Location:

Water & Sewer Close: 10-23-26
Pay: $17.64/hr benefits:
Full Status:
Full-Time

The White Earth Reservation Tribal Council is currently seeking a qualified candidate who will be responsible for assisting with the installation and maintenance Water and Sewer systems for individual households on the White Earth Reservation.

Position Summary:

• Installs septic tank and drain fields to ensure compliance with Indian Health Service specifications.
• Shovels after backhoe digging is complete.
• Lays sewer pipe (solid and perforated).
• Installs two-way cleanouts and caps.
• Covers pipe with drain-field gravel (rock), geotextile cloth and levels trench.
• Use survey transit to ensure pipes are at right grade and level.
• Installs repairs and maintains city water and sewer mains and city water and sewer services to ensure proper operation and uninterrupted service.
• Cut out damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections and replace pipe sections using appropriate fittings…
• Ensures that repaired sewer line and water line joints are tightly sealed before back filling begins.
• Covers repaired pipes with fill, and packs backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
• Clean septic tanks and sewer service lines to ensure proper operation and uninterrupted service.
• Inspects manholes to locate sewer stoppages.
• Operates sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders and high velocity water Jetter.
• Assists with installation, repairs and maintenance of various well systems and water services to ensure proper operation and uninterrupted service.
• Installs and/or replaces deep well submersible pumps.
• Installs and/or replace shallow well pumps.
• Installs and/or replace gate valves with boxes and curb stops with boxes.
• Installs and/or replace various pressure tanks and accessories.
• Repairs water heaters and related components.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer systems and their related components.
• Knowledge of Indian Health Service specifications.
• Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council and the Public Works department.
• Knowledge of White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history, and lifestyles.
• Skilled in the operation of hand tools and power tools.
• Skilled in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Skilled in handling of multiple tasks.
• Skilled in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills as required.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Prefer training in individual Sewage Treatment Systems and Plumbing training or experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurance for travel between sites and other related businesses.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.