LABORER - WATER DISTRIBUTION & COLLECTION
About The Position
Join the dedicated team in the Water Distribution & Collections division of the City of Bellaire Public Works Department as a Laborer! At our small but mighty municipal agency, we are committed to the core values of stewardship, creativity, and camaraderie. In this hands-on role, you’ll play an important part in maintaining and improving the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure, helping ensure reliable service for our community every day. If you’re ready to contribute your skills, work as part of a supportive team, and make a meaningful impact in the community, we want to hear from you! LABORER - WATER DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTIONS’s role within the big picture of the City’s overall success. Performs low-skilled and unskilled strenuous manual labor for the Public Works department, focusing on diagnosing, and repairing water and sewer issues, ensuring team and customer safety.
Requirements
- Strenuous manual labor
Responsibilities
- Perform manual labor tasks for sewer lines and water mains.
- Operate equipment like air and jack hammers, forklifts, and Bobcats.
- Drive city vehicles with utility trailers and operate specialized equipment for daily maintenance.
- Connect water meters to water mains.
- Operate fire hydrants.
- Diagnose and repair water main breaks.
- Respond to low or no water pressure calls.
- Test meter connections, and repair/replace water meters.
- Utilize handheld devices to gather information on residents' water meter readings, ensuring accurate billing by matching MXU numbers with registers.
- Respond to water leaks by initiating the necessary procedures, including calling locates, preparing equipment, and addressing the situation with appropriate safety measures.
- Investigate and diagnose sewer blockages.
- Respond to resident calls and clear blockages using suction or pressure.
- Excavate pipes, cut broken sections, remove blockages, and replace pipes as needed.
- Replace grass and assist in concrete repairs after excavations.
- Clean and maintain tools.
- Update inventory and identify parts for ordering.
- Ensure the quality of water by maintaining and repairing equipment to provide residents with clean drinking water and functional sewer lines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
