Water Utility Laborer

Summary: Entry level position. Must have (or be able to acquire) a CDL B license. Must be able and willing to work overtime, mostly in winter. Position includes underground utility installation and repair and working around back-hoes and heavy equipment. Also includes general maintenance, working with chemicals, power tools, hand tools, landscaping, janitorial, meter setting and repair. Work is outside and year-round.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

The duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

1. Perform a variety of laboring tasks utilizing hand and/or powered tools to dig trenches, and compact and/or level trenches, assist in the installation of water lines, services connections, hydrants, valves, main line connections, and other related water appurtenances.

2. Perform and variety of laboring tasks associated with the repair of hydrants, valves, service connections, and/or main line connections.

3. Utilize the proper equipment (both powered and hand) and techniques to cut, brake, and abrade asphalt and concrete pavement roads, driveways, curbs and/or sidewalks to facilitate the location of leaks and expose EWW service lines and/or appurtenances.

4. Utilize the necessary hand and/or powered tools to repair and/or inspect road, sidewalk, and streets cuts.

5. Utilize EWW vehicles and/or related equipment for transporting materials to or from job sites or as directed by supervision and/or management.

6. Assist and utilize hand and/or powered tools as needed for the inspection, servicing, and/or winterization of Fire Hydrants as necessary to assure proper operation, as directed by supervision and/or management.

7. Perform a variety of laboring tasks associated with maintenance, landscaping, and upkeep of EWW facilities.

8. Perform general janitorial duties, equipment and facility maintenance duties, minor vehicle maintenance duties, and other related building and ground maintenance.

9. Assist Maintenance, Distribution, Plant Operations, and/or Meter Departments with laboring tasks as assigned by supervision and/or management.

10. Assist the Inventory Control operation with unloading of equipment and/or delivery as required and/or required and/or requested by supervision and/or management.

11. Assist Meter Department with the installation, repair, and servicing of meters and associated appurtenances.

12. Operate EWW vehicles and equipment throughout the course of the workday.

13. Assist in the location of EWW Appurtenances.

14. Move, repair, connect, and/or install chemical tanks and metering equipment. Utilize SDS information and comply with all safety requirements. Assist with the installation of Chlorine tanks.

15. Follow all safety regulations as required by EWW.

16. Perform all other similar or related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Prefer experience as a laborer.

SKILLS: Must be thoroughly familiar with, and have successfully utilized, all tools and equipment required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or must obtain within first 6 months in position. Good interpersonal skills. Must have good vision, hearing, and speech. Physically be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Basic, hand held Leak Detection equipment, air (jack) hammer; tamper, street cutting saw, shovel, pick, and other hand held tools as may be required.

THE ERIE WATER WORKS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE TREATED EQUALLY WITH REGARD TO DISCRIMINATION AS TO AGE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.28 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22