Environmental Services Laborer

City of St. Charles, MO; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement pension (IMRF)

Vision & wellness

Job summary

The City of St. Charles is seeking a versatile public works worker to support the Environmental Services Division in maintaining the sanitary sewer and water distribution systems.

Responsibilities include repairing lines, inspecting trunk sewers, and responding to emergencies. The role requires a high school diploma, one year of public works or construction experience, ability to lift 75 lbs, and a valid CDL Class A with endorsements or ability to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in public works or construction.
• Work under varying physical and environmental conditions, including confined spaces, and lift to 75 lbs.
• Must be willing to respond to after-hours emergency callouts, reporting no later than 60 minutes of call.
• Valid CDL Class A with appropriate endorsements or obtain within 6 months of hire (in-house training).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with officials, co-workers, agencies, and the public are required.
• If selected, successful completion of a thorough background check, physical, functional capacity evaluation and drug screen will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general labor to the Environmental Services Division.
• Repair and replace sanitary lines, catch basins, manholes, culverts, retaining walls, yards, fences, and broken/damaged sewer pipes.
• Inspect and maintain trunk sewer lines, manholes, river/creek basins, and other related areas.
• Maintain and repair the water distribution system including broken water mains, distribution valves, fire hydrants, and b-boxes.
• Respond to emergency calls for sanitary sewer backups, water main breaks, flooding, emergency utility locations, etc.
• Assist in citywide programs and abatement of emergency situations, such as snow and ice removal.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Insta-valve

Jackhammers

Power saws

Pumps

Shovels

Tapping machine

Jetters

Vac truck

CDL Class A

Job description

Value Proposition

Through our work at St. Charles, we are able to shape a community while bringing meaning and purpose to our own life. At the heart of our work is service to others, ensuring the health, safety, and connection of those who live, work, and visit St. Charles. Our important work is recognized through above-market compensation and a rich benefit package.

Description

The City of St. Charles strives to hire highly skilled, competent, dedicated, customer-oriented staff who pride themselves on performing their duties to the highest level of excellence. If you seek a rewarding career in public service with a great team, you may be the candidate we are looking for!! This position is responsible for performing and assisting with a variety of manual, semi-skilled, and skilled tasks including, but not limited to, the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's Sanitary Sewer collection and Water Distribution systems.

Examples of Duties

• Provide general labor to the Environmental Services Division.
• Repair and replace sanitary lines, catch basins, manholes, culverts, retaining walls, yards, fences, and broken/damaged sewer pipes.
• Inspect and maintain trunk sewer lines, manholes, river/creek basins, and other related areas.
• Maintain and repair the water distribution system including broken water mains, distribution valves, fire hydrants, and b-boxes.
• May use a wide variety of manual and powered tools and equipment including Insta-valve, jackhammers, picks, power saws, pumps, shovels, tapping machine, jetter, vac truck, and other related equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls for sanitary sewer backups, water main breaks, flooding, emergency utility locations, etc.
• Assist in citywide programs and abatement of emergency situations, such as snow and ice removal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in public works or construction industry.
• Work under varying physical and environmental conditions, including confined spaces, and lift to 75 lbs.
• Must be willing to respond to after-hours emergency callouts, reporting no later than 60 minutes of call.
• Valid class A CDL with appropriate endorsements or obtain within 6 months of hire (in-house training).
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with elected and appointed officials, co-workers, agencies, other governmental units, and the public are required.
• If selected, successful completion of a thorough background check (including fingerprinting), physical, functional capacity evaluation and drug screen will be required.

Supplemental Information

Pay range is per the Teamster's Collective Bargaining Agreement with starting pay commensurate with experience.

Competitive package of benefits to include medical, dental, prescription, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, retirement pension plan with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, other retirement savings options, and much more!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of St. Charles offers a comprehensive benefit package for employees. For more detailed information, please go to www.stcharlesil.gov.