Laborer - GaDuGi Corps

Cherokee Nation•Tahlequah, OK

21h

About The Position

The Laborer performs miscellaneous hand-labor tasks to develop and maintain tribal land and structures. The role assists with well-system, plumbing, drainage, septic, and construction work; uses hand tools and small power tools; helps handle supplies and equipment; and cleans construction sites. The position does not directly supervise others. Assignments are provided with set guidelines, and the employee organizes their own work and processes. Health Services employees only: The position includes regular on-call duties and responding to weekend, holiday, and after-hours emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships.
Ability to use various tools.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills.
Basic math and computer skills.
May be required to possess a valid driver's license or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class A) with tanker endorsement; driving history must meet Cherokee Nation underwriting requirements.
Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or the General Services Administration (GSA), or listed on the specified OIG or GSA exclusion lists.

Responsibilities

Assist with installing pumps, electrical hookups, pressure tanks, well houses, and piping for individual well systems.
Assist with installing interior copper, plastic, and cast-iron plumbing, including major fixtures such as commodes, lavatories, kitchen sinks, and hot water heaters.
Assist with installing drainage pipes for septic tanks, drainage systems, and individual lagoon systems.
Occasionally operate and service air compressors, electric drills, chainsaws, diaphragm pumps, portable generators, backhoes, trenchers, loaders, farm tractors, mowers, plows, tillers, tree planters, brush hogs, forklifts, and trucks with attached trailers.
Use hand-operated and small power tools regularly for construction work.
Assist with loading and unloading trucks and other conveyances and storing supplies and equipment in designated areas.
Assist with various construction projects.
Assist with cleanup of construction sites during and after project completion.
Perform other duties, tasks, and services consistent with the position as assigned.
For Health Services employees only, perform regular on-call duties and respond to weekend, holiday, and after-hours emergencies.