Elder Driveway Laborer

Position: Elder Driveway Laborer I
Location: Earth

Job Description

Position:
Elder Driveway Laborer I Open: 05-04-26

Location:

White Earth Close:
Until Filled
Pay: $17.64/hr Benefits:
Full Status:
Full time

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is seeking a qualified candidate who will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of elder driveways for individual households on the White Earth Reservation.

Position Outcomes:
Assists with repair and maintenance of elder driveways and other assigned duties

• Assists heavy equipment operator leveling and grading driveways for elder program

• Assist mobilizing equipment and materials to the sites

• Assist other staff with snow removal and grave digging as assigned

Ensure maintenance is performed on equipment to promote longer equipment life with safer operation.

• Greases equipment grease points on buckets, booms, tracks and suspensions.

• Changes oil, oil filters, air filters and fuel filters, using correct parts and materials.

• Performs minor repairs on equipment, such as changing hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages and tires.

• Maintains mechanical and maintenance records of equipment and trucks

Ensures safe procedures are followed to prevent accidents, injury and death.

• Ensures loaded buckets, booms and other related equipment are not swung overhead of other workers.

• Ensures backup alarms, flashers, parking brakes and other safety equipment is in working order and operational.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.

• 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 the 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED),

• Valid driver's license to travel to Various work sites and other business-related destinations.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.