What are the responsibilities and job description for the GENERAL LABORER III (Water Distribution) position at City of Wilmington, DE?
The City of Wilmington, a leading Delaware employer, Provides the City's sanitation, recycling, street cleaning, water, and transportation services through the Department of Public Works. The Department provides a wide array of services, including once-a-week recycling and once-a-week residential solid waste collection, treatment and distribution of high-quality drinking water, collection and treatment of sewage, stormwater management, sweeping of all City streets, street paving and repairs, maintenance of traffic signs and signals, line striping, rodent control, snow removal, and maintenance of the City fleet and City properties.
Duties And Responsibilities
Performs semi-skilled to skilled duties in constructing, maintaining, and repairing water mains and related devices and equipment of the city-wide water distribution system within the Department of Public Works.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and some experience in performing heavy manual work at the General Laborer II levels and using hand tools requiring some manual dexterity or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Evaluation for this position includes a review of the application materials, certification of qualified applicants, and a panel interview (in-person or virtual).
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
All selected applicants must pass a criminal background investigation and have a pre-employment physical.
Compensation encompasses both salary administration and a comprehensive benefit package
Duties And Responsibilities
Performs semi-skilled to skilled duties in constructing, maintaining, and repairing water mains and related devices and equipment of the city-wide water distribution system within the Department of Public Works.
- Manually excavate job sites and repair water mains, water service lines, and fire hydrants.
- Operates a rotator, air compressor, generator, jackhammer, or power tools.
- Uses tools and operates equipment that does not require a lengthy learning period or complex skills.
- Performs pipefitting duties and tasks in a variety of trade areas.
- Reads some complex drawings and/or blueprints. May occasionally perform lead worker supervisory responsibilities of a small crew.
- Performs all related work as assigned.
- Required to work on standby at various times. May be required to work overtime as needed.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and some experience in performing heavy manual work at the General Laborer II levels and using hand tools requiring some manual dexterity or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Knowledge: Basic knowledge of excavation of restorations of a water distribution system. General understanding of pipefitting skills and related equipment. Knowledge and ability to operate related construction equipment.
- Skills: Skill in the use and care of hand tools. Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Abilities: Ability to perform semi-skilled manual tasks without close supervision. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
- Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Evaluation for this position includes a review of the application materials, certification of qualified applicants, and a panel interview (in-person or virtual).
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
All selected applicants must pass a criminal background investigation and have a pre-employment physical.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds independently; up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Vision: Requires the ability to see close vision and adjust focus as necessary.
- Working Conditions: Work is performed near moving mechanical parts and outdoors in all weather conditions, including precarious situations. The noise level is typically loud.
- Location and Schedule: This position may require weekend work, nights, or being on-call as part of the regular job responsibilities. Primary work locations may include city/county buildings, treatment plants, and public safety facilities. Work involves travel between sites as necessary. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., based on business needs.
Compensation encompasses both salary administration and a comprehensive benefit package
- Salary Administration: New employees are hired at the starting salary up to the median salary/step four based on qualifications and internal equity within the classification. Merit increases are given after a satisfactory performance review.
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is available from day one. Visit the website www.WilmingtonDE.gov/benefits for details.
- Open Competitive: This position is open to all applicants who meet the qualifications both internally and externally.
- To apply on-line visit our website at www.WilmingtonDE.gov. Computers are available for interested candidates in the Department of Human Resources, City/County Building, 800 N. French St, 4th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801. Contact Human Resources at 302-576-2460 to schedule computer use.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- City code provides a preference for eligible current city employees, veterans, and current city residents.
- The City of Wilmington is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Delaware Persons with Disabilities Employment Protections Act, it is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested without causing an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at 302-576-2466.
