What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Laborer position at Smithfield City?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $19.00 Hourly
POSITION SUMMARY
The Public Works Laborer performs a variety of manual labor and skilled tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and installation of the Citys public infrastructure, including water distribution, sewer collection, stormwater systems, and streets. This position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and involves physically demanding tasks to ensure the proper functioning and safety of public utilities and roadways.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Water System Maintenance
- Install, repair, and maintain water mains, service lines, valves, and fire hydrants.
- Conduct water meter installations, readings, and maintenance.
- Assist in monitoring water pressure and quality control to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Perform troubleshooting and repairs on pump stations, reservoirs, and pressure regulating valves.
- Operate and monitor the SCADA system for effective water distribution management.
Sewer & Stormwater System Maintenance
Street Maintenance & Repair
General Duties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Certifications & Licenses
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Compensation & Benefits
NOTICE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this position. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.
It is the policy of Smithfield City to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The Human Resource Department will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants during the selection process.
In the interest of the workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and / or controlled substances in the body and background check. Smithfield City requires, as conditions of employment, the use of direct payroll deposit to a bank or savings account. Job closes on February 27, 2025, at 12 : 59 p.m.
Salary : $19