Water Reclamation Laborer (PT)

Provo City Corporation • Provo, UT

7d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Provo City is hiring a part-time laborer to perform general maintenance and care in the Water Reclamation Plant of the Provo City Public Works Department. This position will require working on a variety of tasks at the Water Reclamation Plant including operating equipment and performing maintenance and groundwork. Qualified, civic-minded individuals are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Any training or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the work.
• Applicant must have physical strength and agility enough to perform the work and be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate effectively with the public in a courteous manner.
• Safely use hand tools and equipment required by the position.
• Applicant must be 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• Valid, lawful driver license.
• If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal.
• Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Haul refuse and debris.
• Remove snow.
• Paint equipment.
• Perform maintenance at remote pump stations.
• Operate forklift, trucks, electric/gas carts, mowers, weed whips, chemical sprayers, pressure washers, lawn edgers, blowers, and backhoes.
• Maneuver and back trailers.
• Perform minor landscaping duties, such as weed control, cutting grass, trimming trees and shrubs, spraying herbicides and pesticides, adjusting and repairing irrigation system, cultivating planter areas, and maintaining plant site, tools and equipment.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining tanks, buildings, equipment, and electrical and control panels.
• Repair and maintain small engines and equipment.
• Perform general janitorial duties.
• Assist other crew members as needed/directed and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Part-time Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive the following great benefits: a) free admission to the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating, and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; c) a 25% discount on Provo Recreation Center memberships (direct family only); and d) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed