Water - Laborer II

City of La Vergne Human Resources • La Vergne, TN

17h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water facilities and systems, as well as street and storm drainage facilities and systems for the Water, Street, and Sewer divisions of the Public Works Department. THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair.
• Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities related to water distribution include and/or collection.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License or the ability to obtain a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, scheduling, and implementation of construction, maintenance, and operation activities designed to provide quality street, water, and sewer systems and facilities.
• Assists in the training of lower-level employees performing the duties of maintenance, construction, and repair for the different departments.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, etc.
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water, and sewer lines from the appropriate sources before excavation.
• Responds to complaints and service requests.
• Mows and maintains city property, pump stations, etc.
• Contacts residents and business owners in the area where services or access may be discontinued and explains when access or services will be restored.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking them after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of different equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Cleans equipment.
• Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew for the Water, Street, and/or Sewer Departments.
• Pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, central and pipe repair, laying, and backfilling.
• Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes storm water mains, pipes, gates, and fittings on the repair of lines and fire hydrants.
• Cross-trains and/or perform as needed in other areas of public works such as Streets, Sewer, and Fleet Departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Insurance for employees and their families, covering health, dental, vision, life, disability, and even Lasik.
• Retirement Security from day one: a 401(a) plan with 4.5% city contribution plus a 457 plan with matching up to 3.5%.
• Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, sick, personal days, 12 holidays, and your birthday off.
• Longevity Pay with additional annual bonuses for years of service.
• Support & Development with on-the-job training, professional growth opportunities, and a confidential Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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