CDL-A Eligible Utility Trainee

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking a candidate for a safety-sensitive, unskilled labor position supporting sewer and drainage maintenance under direct supervision. A Class A CDL with N endorsement at hire is preferred and promotes to Utility Worker I at $24.00 per hour once training is completed.

Responsibilities include mows, digs, loads and unloads materials (10–100 lbs), operates small power tools, assists pipe layers, and participates in inspections of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Must pass CAPS test before or after hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain a CDL-Class A with N endorsement within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, unskilled tasks associated with sewer and drainage maintenance under direct supervision.
• Mow and clean ditches; shovel snow when seasonally required.
• Load/unload equipment and materials weighing 10–100 lbs; lift heavy objects 45–100 lbs to 4’8” height.
• Walk/crawl sanitary and storm sewers for repair, cleaning, or inspection; assist with pipe laying and catch basin work.
• Operate pumps, jackhammers, weed eaters, saws, and other small to heavy tools as trained.
• Assist in flood protection closures and installation of related structures.

Skills

Manual labor

Operate heavy equipment

Lifting and carrying

Safe work habits

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CAPS test

Job description

The Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District is seeking a candidate for a safety-sensitive, unskilled labor position supporting sewer and drainage maintenance under direct supervision. A Class A CDL with N endorsement at hire is preferred and promotes to Utility Worker I at $24.00 per hour once training is completed.

Responsibilities include mows, digs, loads and unloads materials (10–100 lbs), operates small power tools, assists pipe layers, and participates in inspections of