Elder Driveway Laborer I

Open: 06-15-2026 • Location: White Earth • Close: Until Filled

About the role

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is seeking a qualified candidate who will assist with the maintenance of elder driveways for individual households on the White Earth Reservation.

Responsibilities

• Assists with repair and maintenance of elder driveways and other assigned duties
• Assists heavy equipment operator leveling and grading driveways for elder program
• Assist mobilizing equipment and materials to the sites
• Assist other staff with snow removal and grave digging as assigned
• Ensure maintenance is performed on equipment to promote longer equipment life with safer operation:
  • Greases equipment grease points on buckets, booms, tracks and suspensions
  • Changes oil, oil filters, air filters and fuel filters, using correct parts and materials
  • Performs minor repairs on equipment, such as changing hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages and tires
• Maintains mechanical and maintenance records of equipment and trucks
• Ensures safe procedures are followed to prevent accidents, injury and death:
  • Ensures loaded buckets, booms and other related equipment are not swung overhead of other workers
  • Ensures backup alarms, flashers, parking brakes and other safety equipment is in working order and operational
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Valid driver’s license to travel to various work sites and other business-related destinations
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer systems and their related components
• Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council and the Public Works department
• Knowledge of White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history, and lifestyles
• Skilled in the operation of hand tools and power tools
• Skilled in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Skilled in the handling of multiple tasks
• Skilled in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills as required

Pay

$17.64 per hour

Benefits

Full benefits package

Schedule

Full time