Floodwall Laborer (2 positions)

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with sewer, drainage and flood protection operations and maintenance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Must take and pass CAPS test.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have an acceptable and reliable means for being contacted during off-duty hours.
• Must have safe work and driving habits.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs from the ground to a height of 4'8".
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs for 200'.
• Ability to work under adverse working conditions including inclement weather, contact with raw sewage, in pipes, on creek banks and irregular surfaces.
• Ability to work various shifts and mandatory overtime.
• Must obtain a CDL-Class A with N endorsement within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Mows and cleans ditches.
• Shovels snow in season.
• Operates passenger car or light trucks.
• Trims trees and bushes.
• Sets up and operates portable pumps, 90 lb. jackhammers and other heavy equipment.
• Digs ditches, holes and other excavations.
• Loads/unloads equipment, materials and supplies weighing 10 lbs. to 100 lbs.
• Lifts heavy (45 lbs. to 100 lbs.) objects from the ground to an elevation of 4'8".
• Hauls miscellaneous materials in wheel barrels.
• Operates jackhammer and 45 lb. Air spade.
• Mixes mortar.
• Loads/unloads items (100 lbs. Maximum/person) from truck and carries to job site (anywhere from 10' to 200').
• Hands materials to person performing assorted repair operations and maintenance tasks.
• Assists with miscellaneous tasks.
• Assists in cleaning catch basins, structures, pipes, valves, etc.
• Assists in operating, maintaining and installing all MSD maintained floodwall closures, gates, valves, etc. (in season).
• Piles sandbags (50 lbs.) during flooding events.
• Operates 20 lb. weed eaters, 25 lb. chainsaws and other small power tools.
• Cleans/cuts ditches.
• Removes catch basin grates (50-200 lbs) and manhole covers (125 lbs.).
• Walks/crawls sanitary/storm sewers for repair/cleaning/inspection.
• Climbs down into catch basins, structures, manholes, etc. using appropriate safety equipment.
• Assists others as requested.
• Performs miscellaneous painting.
• Performs day to day observations of equipment, gauges, etc. as instructed.
• May perform other related duties as assigned or as judgment/necessity dictates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED