Utilities Laborer - Wastewater

Job Summary

Maintains water, wastewater and drainage systems

Essential Job Functions

• Maintains plants, mows, propagates, cultivates, fertilizes and/or trims grass, trees, flowers, shrubs, and brush, including use of various light equipment and hand tools
• Clears fallen limbs and foliage from wastewater and/or lift station areas
• Maintains drying beds
• Operates necessary vehicles and tools including pickup truck, chainsaw, garden implements, string trimmers; operates mowers, as needed
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary in performing maintenance, construction and repair work
• Ability to perform the general, unskilled maintenance and repair
• Ability to perform strenuous work, including heavy lifting
• Ability to carry out oral and written procedures and instructions
• Ability to maintain good public relations and ability to work with others

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus one year of general maintenance experience preferred
• Basic mechanical knowledge and some experience with hand and power tools

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at City of Athens Benefits Summary.