SMTN Laborer - Full Time

City of St. Joseph•St. Joseph, MO

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform manual labor in the maintenance and construction of the City’s sanitary and combined sewer system. May operate heavy equipment as needed. This role has no supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral instructions and carry out assigned tasks.
Valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Skills in building forms, pouring and finishing concrete.
Knowledge of City geography and street location.
Knowledge of proper barricading & traffic control procedures.
Must be able to stand for long periods and operate equipment with dexterity.
Must have the ability to routinely lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, occasionally lifting objects weighing as much as 80 pounds or assist in lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds and pulling loads up to 300 pounds.
Must have the ability to regularly pull a charged sewer cleaning hose up to 50’ and occasionally several hundred feet across fences and through various types of terrain.
Must have the ability to regularly assemble, install & disconnect 5 to 6 sections of vacuum tubing weighing up to 120 pounds.
Work involves occasional frequent climbing, bending, squatting and reaching.
Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

6 months to one year’s experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Mixes mortar and assist in laying brick and blocks.
Assists with the construction of concrete forms and performs concrete finish work.
Required to be on call and/or carry a pager and responds to emergencies as needed.
Cleans sewer lines and inlets.
Assists in repairing, rebuilding, and replacing inlets and manholes.
Operates jack hammer, dump truck and jet truck.
Cut brushes and weeds.
Trims trees and branches as needed.
Performs utility location as needed.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Assists in excavating and repairing broken pipe.
Drives snowplow and or salt spreader as needed.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.