Floodwall Laborer

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Floodwall Laborer to join their Operations Division. This role involves performing essential physical tasks associated with sewer, drainage, and flood protection operations. The ideal candidate will be skilled in operating various tools and equipment, capable of lifting heavy materials, and prepared to work in diverse weather conditions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community safety and infrastructure, ensuring effective flood protection measures are maintained. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role in public service, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs for 200 feet.
• Knowledge of proper use of basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical tasks related to sewer and flood protection operations.
• Operates heavy equipment and assists in maintenance tasks.

Skills

Lifting heavy objects

Operating hand tools

Working under adverse conditions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Jackhammer

Chainsaw

Weed eater

Portable pumps

Job description

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$44,470.40 Annually

Location

Louisville, KY

Full-Time

Job Number

25-059

Operations Division

Department

Flood Protection - D&FP

05/08/2025

Closing Date

5/14/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with sewer, drainage and flood protection operations and maintenance

Essential Job Functions

Mows and cleans ditches. Shovels snow in season. Operates passenger car or light trucks. Trims trees and bushes. Sets up and operates portable pumps, 90 lb. jackhammers and other heavy equipment. Digs ditches, holes and other excavations. Loads/unloads equipment, materials and supplies weighing 10 lbs. to 100 lbs. Lifts heavy (45 lbs. to 100 lbs.) objects from the ground to an elevation of 4'8". Hauls miscellaneous materials in wheel barrels. Operates jackhammer and 45 lb. Air spade. Mixes mortar. Loads/unloads items (100 lbs. Maximum/person) from truck and carries to job site (anywhere from 10' to 200'). Hands materials to person performing assorted repair operations and maintenance tasks. Assists with miscellaneous tasks. Assists in cleaning catch basins, structures, pipes, valves, etc. Assists in operating, maintaining and installing all MSD maintained floodwall closures, gates, valves, etc. (in season). Piles sandbags (50 lbs.) during flooding events. Operates 20 lb. weed eaters, 25 lb. chainsaws and other small power tools. Cleans/cuts ditches. Removes catch basin grates (50-200 lbs) and manhole covers (125 lbs.). Walks/crawls sanitary/storm sewers for repair/cleaning/inspection. Climbs down into catch basins, structures, manholes, etc. using appropriate safety equipment. Assists others as requested. Performs miscellaneous painting. Performs day to day observations of equipment, gauges, etc. as instructed. May perform other related duties as assigned or as judgment/necessity dictates.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to the Work

Knowledge of the proper use of basic hand tools; ability to lift up to 100 lbs. from the ground to a height of 4'8"; ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs for 200'; ability to work under adverse working conditions including inclement weather, contact with raw sewage, in pipes, on creek banks and irregular surfaces; ability to work various shifts and mandatory overtime.

High School Diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. 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.