Public Works Laborer

City of Colville • Colville, WA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to perform multiple duties needed to assist the Cities water, sewer and street systems. Assists the Water Supervisor, Street Supervisor or Wastewater Treatment Facility Director with grounds and building maintenance, hydrant painting, meter reading and repair. Assists water personnel with minor repairs. Assists with the seasonal flushing of mains and assists the Wastewater Treatment Plant with grounds and facility maintenance as needed. Assists the Street department with minor repairs and maintenance. Assists with the Wastewater collection system maintenance and repair. Assists with the sewer collection system cleaning and maintenance, manhole cleaning and service repairs. All work activities shall be conducted in compliance with the Safety and Accident Prevention Plan. The duties above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Basic knowledge of water and sewer systems.
• Safe and professional operation of lawn mowers, pickups and tractors.
• The safe and effective use of a variety of hand and gas-powered tools and hoists.
• Valid Washington State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and a driving record free from serious or frequent traffic violations.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current First-Aid/CPR certification
• May be required to have a series of vaccinations as protection against typhoid, tetanus, diphtheria and hepatitis A & B.
• May be required to obtain a current Washington State Flaggers certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Water Supervisor, Street Supervisor or Wastewater Treatment Facility Director with grounds and building maintenance, hydrant painting, meter reading and repair.
• Assists water personnel with minor repairs.
• Assists with the seasonal flushing of mains and assists the Wastewater Treatment Plant with grounds and facility maintenance as needed.
• Assists the Street department with minor repairs and maintenance.
• Assists with the Wastewater collection system maintenance and repair.
• Assists with the sewer collection system cleaning and maintenance, manhole cleaning and service repairs.
• Conducts all work activities in compliance with the Safety and Accident Prevention Plan.

What This Job Offers

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