Environmental Services Laborer

City of St. Charles•Saint Charles, IL

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About The Position

The Environmental Services Laborer performs and assists with manual, semi-skilled, and skilled work related to construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's sanitary sewer collection and water distribution systems. The role also provides general labor to the Environmental Services Division and responds to emergency utility situations. Work may involve varying physical and environmental conditions, including confined spaces, and requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. The employee must be willing to respond to after-hours emergency callouts and report within 60 minutes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in public works or the construction industry.
Ability to work under varying physical and environmental conditions, including confined spaces, and lift up to 75 pounds.
Willingness to respond to after-hours emergency callouts and report within 60 minutes of being called.
Valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire; in-house training is provided.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with officials, coworkers, agencies, other governmental units, and the public.
Successful completion of a thorough background check, including fingerprinting, physical, functional capacity evaluation, and drug screen if selected.

Responsibilities

Provide general labor to the Environmental Services Division.
Repair and replace sanitary lines, catch basins, manholes, culverts, retaining walls, yards, fences, and damaged sewer pipes.
Inspect and maintain trunk sewer lines, manholes, river and creek basins, and related areas.
Maintain and repair the water distribution system, including water mains, distribution valves, fire hydrants, and b-boxes.
Use manual and powered tools and equipment to perform assigned work.
Respond to emergency calls involving sanitary sewer backups, water main breaks, flooding, and emergency utility locations.
Assist with citywide programs and emergency abatement, including snow and ice removal.