Water Distribution Laborer

CITY OF NEOSHO

WATER DISTRIBUTION LABORER

DEFINITION

The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of maintenance services for the Water Distribution department and related facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives supervision from the Distribution & Maintenance Superintendent or Distribution & Maintenance Foreman. Exercises no supervision.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES—Important responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

1. Oversees and assists the works crews with the repair of water mains, service lines, meters and fire hydrants.

2. Operates equipment and power/hand tools to perform various water maintenance duties.

3. Installs new water mains, service lines, and meters.

4. Cleans, oils, and performs minor preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.

5. Keeps work areas clean and orderly

Other Important Responsibilities and Duties

1. Performs snow removal details.

2. Maintains vehicles and equipment by changing the oil and checking fluids.

3. Inspects equipment.

4. Street repairs

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Basic understanding of use of hand tools

2. Pipe repairs

3. Safety factors and the proper safety procedures.

4. Heavy equipment operation.

Ability to:

1. Adjust work schedule for emergency weather conditions.

2. Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned.

3. Pour concrete.

4. Repair streets.

5. Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

6. Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.

7. Perform heavy manual labor.

8. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

9. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

11. Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Public Works Department.

12. Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

- Making observations

- Communicating with others

- Traveling to various work locations

- Operating and maintaining assigned equipment and vehicles

13. Maintain mental capacity which permits:

- Making sound decisions and using good judgment

- Determining and avoiding dangerous situations

14. Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

- Walking, standing, bending, or crouching for extended periods of time

- Lifting or moving moderate to heavy weights

- Working under harsh weather conditions

- Operating assigned equipment and vehicles

15. Effectively handle a work environment and work conditions which involve:

- Exposure to dust and dirt

- Inclement weather conditions

- Working closely with others

- High levels of noise

- Confined spaces

- Chemical hazards

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

High School diploma or equivalent. Class-B Commercial Driver’s License.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Travel from site to site; field environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, odors, and inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment.

Physical Conditions

Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may require maintaining a physical condition necessary for walking, standing, bending, pushing, crawling, crouching, and lifting heavy objects for prolonged periods of time; and the operation of motorized equipment and vehicles.

Tools and Equipment

Tractors, trucks, backhoes, skid loaders, dump trucks, locators, leak detectors, chop saws, rakes, shovels, jackhammers, and a variety of power and hand tools.

Miscellaneous Requirements

1. Must successfully complete pre-employment substance abuse testing.

2. Will be subject to random substance abuse testing.

EOE/ADA/Affirmative Action

Open Until Filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,776.54 - $36,374.74 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33,777 - $36,375