Skilled Laborer - Sewer/Street Department
About The Position
Performs skilled sewer and street repair and maintenance work requiring technical knowledge, training, and experience. Work includes repairing sewer mains and laterals; forming and repairing concrete; installing curbs; and making asphalt repairs. The employee must be able to perform related work across all aspects of sewer and street repair and maintenance without on-the-job training. The role also includes cleaning and servicing equipment, making minor equipment repairs, assisting with raising manhole frames and water valve boxes to grade, preparing reports on cold-patch usage, and performing related duties as required. The position regularly involves outdoor work in varied weather and exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, vibration, and loud noise. The employee may also work at heights and encounter fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock hazards. Physical tasks include operating tools and controls, reaching, standing, communicating, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving loads up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Applicants must hold a valid Ohio Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air-brake endorsement. Candidates are subject to pre- and post-employment drug and alcohol testing and may be required to pass a field test demonstrating knowledge of sewer/street equipment and procedures. The City does not hire individuals who use or test positive for tobacco or nicotine products. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential tasks.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Ability to read and write and complete daily work reports.
- Good knowledge of standard practices related to sewer repairs, concrete work, and asphalt work.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Good knowledge of traffic and safety rules and accident-prevention practices.
- Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to related equipment.
- Dependable, with a good work record.
- Must demonstrate the stated knowledge and abilities without on-the-job training.
- Valid Ohio Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air-brake endorsement.
- Subject to pre- and post-employment drug and alcohol testing; candidates may have to pass a field test demonstrating knowledge of sewer/street equipment and procedures.
- Must not use or test positive for tobacco or nicotine products.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Rake asphalt and spread cold patch.
- Operate a jackhammer and assist in operating an asphalt maintainer.
- Drive a dump truck.
- Perform sewer digging and pipe laying.
- Set sandstone curbs, finish cement, and install sidewalk stones.
- Repair sewer mains and laterals and perform concrete and asphalt repairs.
- Assist in raising manhole frames and water valve boxes to grade.
- Prepare reports on cold-patch usage.
- Clean and service equipment being used and make minor equipment repairs when necessary.
- Perform related sewer and street repair and maintenance work as required.
- Serve on employee or other committees as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
