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Construction Worker

City of Republic, MO
Republic, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Salary : $35,796.80 - $47,486.40 Annually

Location : Republic, MO

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 02212025-2

Department : BUILDS

Division : Street (Public Works)

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Job Type : Full Time

Description

  • The entire range of pay for this position is posted. Typical starting pay will be at the beginning of the range, depending on qualifications.

Primary Purpose

To performs a variety of manual tasks in the construction, repair, maintenance, cleaning, and operation of the City's public works systems.

Supervision

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Project Supervisor, and general supervision of the assigned Crew Leader.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Participates in the construction, repair, cleaning, chlorination, and maintenance of City utility mains as needed.
  • Loads, unloads, and utilizes necessary equipment including hand and power tools such as shovels, picks, hammers, saws, jack hammers, etc.
  • Completes and maintains records, logs, daily work reports, and time reports as required.
  • Utilizes appropriate safety equipment and procedures through proper care and maintenance, reading and applying instructions for product operation, utilizing caution lights and barricades, and other safety related tasks.
  • Works with pipe, including but not limited to joining pipe and fittings, threading pipe, assembling fittings, placing pipe in trenches. Laying, removing, or replacing pipe will require operating underground piercing tools, small air boring machines, paving breakers, air drills, tampers, and other related tools.
  • Obtains required supplies from delivery truck and transports equipment to job site.
  • Assembles meter setters and installs meter boxes and water meters, while ensuring accessibility for meter reading or servicing.
  • Cleans and rakes trench line. Backfills dirt and spreads sand using hand tools.
  • Installs, repairs, and replaces fire hydrants, valves, meter pits, manhole castings and covers.
  • Services and makes minor repairs to assigned equipment.
  • Deals effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the public.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Important Duties

  • Attends in-service training sessions or other training sessions deemed appropriate by supervisor or department head.
  • Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Education & Experience

    Must be a High School graduate or equivalent. At least eighteen (18) months of experience in the related maintenance of which some experience must be in the construction and maintenance of utilities mains. Experience in the operation of tractors, dump trucks, or comparable excavation equipment preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    Must be knowledgeable in the principles, procedures and equipment involved in the construction, maintenance, or repair of a variety of public utilities, roads, or other facilities. Must have the ability to read blueprints and be able to maintain manual and computerized records of replacement work and prepare report; Working knowledge of modern office procedures, ability to operate computers, and copiers; Answer phones as needed; Must be able to memorize and retain information; Must be able to effectively communicate through written and verbal skills; Must have good time management skills; Must have good cognitive and analytical skills; Must be able to handle stressful situations; Must be able to quickly assess or judge situations and make decisions under pressure in areas of responsibility.

    Must be able to perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's Mission, Vision, & Values as well as the Trust Edge Experience©, which further establishes the foundation for our Mission, Vision, & Values through the 8-Pillars of trust, which are : Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution and Consistency. Overall professionalism displaying the utmost integrity, discretion, courtesy, cooperation, discipline, and behavior.

    Special Requirements

  • Must possess a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrakes or obtain within a probationary employment period.
  • Must possess or receive an OSHA 10 Certification during probationary period.
  • Miscellaneous Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays.
  • Subject to emergency call-in.
  • Must be a dependable person due to the small size of the work force.
  • Will be subject to random substance abuse testing.
  • Supplemental Information

    Physical Demands

    Performs bending, squatting, crawling, twisting, kneeling, and reaching to ground level and overhead; Must be able to reach, grip and hold; Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; Must be able to lift 50 pounds above their head; Must be able to push, pull and carry 80 pounds.

    Work Environment

    Both indoor and outdoor working environments with exposure to dust and pollen, toxic fumes, chemicals or smoke, contagious diseases, electrical and mechanical hazards associated with equipment, extreme noise; Subject to variety of extreme weather condition; Susceptible to safety hazards associated with working in and around high traffic volume; Works in confined places and awkward positions.

    Selection Guidelines

    Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check and job-related tests may be required.

    The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

    The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

    THE CITY OF REPUBLIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

    Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship / Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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    For any questions, please email us at HumanResources@RepublicMo.com. Thank you!

    Do you currently possess a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrakes? (Not required upon hire but must be able to obtain within probationary period.)

    Do you currently possess OSHA 10 Certification? (Not required upon hire but must be able to obtain within probationary period.)

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