Water - Laborer II

City of La Vergne Human Resources • La Vergne, TN

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laborer II performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and operates equipment for the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water facilities and systems, as well as street and storm drainage facilities and systems. The role supports the Water, Street, and Sewer divisions of the Public Works Department and is designated as safety-sensitive.

Work is primarily conducted outdoors and at water treatment, distribution, and other utility infrastructure sites, including residential and commercial areas. The position involves physically demanding maintenance and repair work, use and upkeep of hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment, and close teamwork with more experienced personnel. The Laborer II follows safety procedures, uses personal protective equipment, and may follow confined-space entry protocols and environmental regulations. The role may support emergency responses to water main breaks and leaks, with occasional after-hours work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The schedule is flexible to accommodate project demands, routine maintenance, and emergencies. The work environment is not remote; noise is usually quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience related to construction, maintenance, or repair.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to water distribution and/or collection.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including occasional standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and to use hands to handle or operate tools and controls.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• Skill in operating some of the listed tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and carrying out construction, maintenance, and operational activities for street, water, and sewer systems and facilities.
• Assist in training lower-level employees in maintenance, construction, and repair duties.
• Maintain records related to inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs.
• Determine the locations of utility lines from appropriate sources before excavation.
• Respond to complaints and service requests.
• Mow and maintain City property, pump stations, and related facilities.
• Contact residents and business owners about service or access interruptions and explain when access or service is expected to be restored.
• Clean and check equipment and tools after use, and perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Refer equipment defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Drive trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul, and unload equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Operate light and medium-sized construction and power equipment.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
• Perform crew labor on construction and maintenance projects for the Water, Street, and/or Sewer Departments.
• Cut pavement and dig ditches; clean manholes and lines; and repair, lay, and backfill lines and pipes.
• Cut, fit, lay, repair, tap, clean, and flush stormwater mains, pipes, gates, and fittings, and repair lines and fire hydrants.
• Cross-train or perform duties as needed in other Public Works areas, including Streets, Sewer, and Fleet.
• Support emergency response activities, including work on water main breaks and system leaks.
• Assist with basic documentation, inventory tracking, and compliance checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid insurance for employees and their families, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and LASIK coverage.
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 4.5% City contribution.
• 457 retirement plan with matching up to 3.5%.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, 12 holidays, and a birthday off.
• Annual longevity bonuses based on years of service.
• On-the-job training and professional growth opportunities.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed