Water Utility Excavation Laborer

Lake County Department of Utilities•Willoughby, OH

3d•$21 - $35

About The Position

The Water Utility Excavation Laborer position involves a broad range of duties associated with repair, maintenance, and inspection of the water distribution system. Essential Job Functions: Responds to emergencies, deal with the public, and safely operate and maintain the water distribution system. Locate and repair buried pipes and leaks. Make pipe connections and flush and clean pipes. Keep accurate records. Work safely in streets while protecting road users and pedestrians from work areas in streets and sidewalks. Performs shop, vehicle and equipment maintenance duties. Operates dump truck and heavy equipment, such as backhoes and mini excavators.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record
Drug screening

Nice To Haves

Construction experience; including excavations, waterline, valve and hydrant repair and installation, service connections and meter setting
Concrete finishing and asphalt repair
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to have effective working relationships with fellow coworkers, public officials and the general public
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Ability to respond to emergency call outs at all hours of the day and night including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Respond to emergencies
Deal with the public
Safely operate and maintain the water distribution system
Locate and repair buried pipes and leaks
Make pipe connections
Flush and clean pipes
Keep accurate records
Work safely in streets while protecting road users and pedestrians from work areas in streets and sidewalks
Perform shop, vehicle and equipment maintenance duties
Operate dump truck and heavy equipment, such as backhoes and mini excavators