Utility Trainee- LASA- Subject to Shift- (2 Positions)

Louisville & Jefferson County MSD- Hite Creek Water Quality Treatment Center • Louisville, KY

381d • $39,229 - $150,000

About The Position

The Utility Trainee position at the Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) involves performing physical, unskilled tasks related to sewer and drainage maintenance under direct supervision. The role is essential for maintaining the infrastructure and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Candidates with a Class A CDL with N endorsement will have the opportunity for promotion to Utility Worker I upon meeting training requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must take and pass CAPS test.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must have an acceptable and reliable means for being contacted during off-duty hours.
• Must have safe work and driving habits.
• Must obtain a CDL-Class A with N endorsement within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of sewer and drainage systems.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Mows and cleans ditches.
• Shovels snow in season.
• Trims trees and bushes.
• Sets up and operates portable pumps and heavy equipment.
• Digs ditches, holes, and other excavations.
• Loads/unloads equipment, materials, and supplies weighing 10 lbs. to 100 lbs.
• Lifts heavy objects from the ground to an elevation of 4'8".
• Hauls miscellaneous materials in wheelbarrows (250 lbs.) a minimum of 200 feet.
• Operates jackhammer and air spade.
• Mixes mortar.
• Loads/unloads sewer pipe (100 lbs. maximum/person) from truck and carries to job site.
• Hands materials to person performing assorted repair operations.
• Assists pipe layers in miscellaneous tasks.
• Assists in laying pipe and cleaning catch basins.
• Assists in putting up floodwall closures during the season.
• Piles sandbags (50 lbs.) during flooding events.
• Operates small power tools like weed eaters and chainsaws.
• Cleans and cuts ditches.
• Removes catch basin grates and manhole covers.
• Walks/crawls through sanitary/storm sewers for repair/cleaning/inspection.
• Climbs down into catch basins.
• Performs mandatory CDL inspections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Group Health Care Plans
• Dental Benefits
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Basic/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Retirement County Employees Retirement System (CERS)
• Employee savings plans (401(k)) and 457
• Paid Time Away From Work Personal Days
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Paid Parental Leave (PPL)
• Workers' Compensation
• Wellness Program - 'Exercising Wellness'
• Travel Insurance
• Private Parking
• Service Recognition
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

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