Laborer

US Water Services Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

U.S. Water Services Corporation is seeking a maintenance helper to perform general lawn care and assist utility crews at our Florida operations.

Responsibilities include cleaning water facilities, assisting with pumps and electrical equipment, and performing site maintenance with various tools. Applicants must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, follow safety rules, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• General understanding of lawn equipment operation and maintenance.
• Willingness to put forth extra effort and follow directions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and with supervision as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance including lawn care and site clean-up.
• Assist utility maintenance crews with assigned tasks on water facilities.
• Work on pumps, motors, electrical equipment and related systems.
• Operate tools and equipment safely following OSHA standards.
• Attend safety trainings and adhere to company safety policies.

Skills

Lawn equipment operation

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Verbal & written communication

Ability to work nights/weekends

Job description

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

Summary:

General maintenance to include: use of all types of lawn maintenance equipment, including tractors, zero-turn mowers, skid loaders, walk mowing, trimming, sodding, tree-work, raking, equipment operation, washing equipment, collection/disposal of debris, blowers, chain saws and other various motorized and hand tools. In addition, this position will be tasked with assisting utility maintenance crews, performing tasks as assigned, which includes, among other things, cleaning water and wastewater facilities, working on pumps, motors, electrical equipment, chemical feed equipment, crane trucks and motor controls.

Applicant must be able to safely and proficiently:

• Operate hand and power tools.
• Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, clean up rubble and debris, assist with site restoration during nuisance abatement projects.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Retain and apply what is learned as it applies to the next skill level.
• Understand and follow company chain of command and reporting methods.
• Assist utility crews in day to day maintenance tasks.
• Regularly attend company safety training sessions.

Requirements:

• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time, must be able to regularly lift at least 50 pounds of force

• General understanding of lawn equipment operation and maintenance

• Willingness to put forth extra effort

• Communication skills both verbal and written

• Ability to take direction and carry out job duties as needed and without supervision

• Maintains a valid driver's license and be insurable under company insurance provider/program

• Be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.