Seasonal Utilities Laborer

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists with the installation, repair, and replacement of water meters, service connections, mains, valves, and fire hydrants.
• Assists with the installation, repair, and replacement of sanitary sewer mains, laterals, service taps, manholes, and related collection system infrastructure.
• Assists with stormwater system maintenance, including catch basins, storm lines, and drainage structures.
• Assists with cleaning and CCTV inspection support of sewer mains and related infrastructure.
• Operates hand tools and light equipment in support of utility repair and maintenance work.
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas, facilities, and equipment following completion of work activities.
• Performs heavy physical labor including lifting, digging, carrying materials, and assisting with pavement restoration following utility repairs.
• Responds to customer questions, requests, or concerns encountered in the field in a courteous and professional manner and refers issues to the Utilities Supervisor when necessary.
• Performs work duties in accordance with City policies, safety procedures, and industry standards.
• Assists with emergency response related to utility system failures, water leaks, sewer backups, and stormwater issues as directed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge Of General principles, practices and methods of principles, practices and safety aspects of storm water systems, water distribution and sewer collection systems, hydraulic systems, and related equipment.
• Safe use and maintenance of heavy physical labor equipment, hand and power tools.
• Proper methods of lubricating, maintaining and adjusting equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communication with other employees and the public, and discern warning or emergency alarms, including vehicle backup warnings.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and work orders; read gauges and other indicators; perform laboratory tests; and operate varied job-related equipment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of power and hand tools and to make adjustments to equipment.
• Sufficient strength to lift objects up to 100 pounds and to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods.
• Sufficient body mobility, flexibility, stamina, and balance to perform operational and maintenance tasks which require stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and working on ladders, working in enclosed and confined spaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, pollen, dirt and dust.
• Frequent exposure to loud noises.
• May require evening, weekend, holiday and/or on-call work availability.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in performing skilled maintenance and/or construction tasks involving heavy physical labor.
• Experience in performing heavy and strenuous physical labor in construction, water distribution and/or sewer collection systems, or streets is preferred.

ACCEPTABLE LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and be insurable.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

This is a non-benefited temporary or seasonal position, or it is a limited part-time position that does not include City of Sandpoint benefits, such as health insurance, sick leave, vacation leave, etc.

Have you attached your resume and a cover letter with the submission of this application? Yes No Required Question