Wastewater Laborer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Wastewater Laborer to join our team!

The successful candidate performs all types of unskilled manual labor and certain semi-skilled labor necessary to maintain safe, continuous, and efficient operation of wastewater plants and lift stations in accordance with operating instructions, safety regulations, and practices. Note: Work schedules are fixed and rotating shifts as needed to ensure 24-hour coverage 7 days a week.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of starting a rewarding new chapter of your career!

Citizens Energy Group offers a competitive salary and benefits including:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Wellness Program
• Adoption and tuition assistance
• Employee Credit Union
• Vacation and Paid Holidays

This is a bargaining union position and a member of #725 AFSCME. Grade WW01. Hourly rate is $28.58. Work Schedule is Monday through Friday, 06:00 AM EST to 03:30 PM EST or 07:00 AM EST to 03:30 PM EST with overtime and on-call expectations. Please see below.

• Perform housekeeping tasks at wastewater plants and lift-station facilities including but not limited to; cleaning, sweeping, mopping and trash removal. Grounds maintenance; snow removal, mowing, weeding, mulching, trimming of landscape and debris removal as directed. Operate equipment to complete various tasks including but not limited to: snowplows, salt spreaders, lawn mowers, chain saws, weed eaters, portable pumps, skid loaders, forklifts, front loaders and vacuum trucks.
• Preparation and painting of internal and external plants and lift-station facilities, including all equipment, piping and hardware.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance, including but not limited to; air filter changes, lubrication of equipment and assist maintenance and operations with tasks as directed.
• Utilize firehose to wash down large areas such as process and storage tanks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by area supervisors.

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must pass a heat stress test if requested
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work overtime as circumstances require and share on-call responsibilities
• Must maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Previous wastewater plant and collections system experience
• Relevant work experience or course work related to a skilled trade

Posting Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Deadline Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.