Laborer

Gfoat; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat seeks a city maintenance professional to support water/wastewater systems and related equipment. The role includes operating maintenance equipment, preparing records, and assisting other departments while supporting turf maintenance on city properties.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to learn new skills, communicate clearly, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years of work experience in water/wastewater, construction, utilities, streets or parks.
• Knowledge of procedures, safety, and equipment used in department infrastructure.
• Understanding of federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water/wastewater systems and related equipment.
• Operate various maintenance equipment and tools.
• Prepare maintenance records and assist other City departments.
• Assist in keeping grass on city properties and easements.
• Perform skilled construction and maintenance tasks; meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Decision making under pressure

Team interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Participates in maintaining the City's water/wastewater systems and related equipment; participates in Parks Department and assists in keeping grass cut on all city properties and easements; operates various types of maintenance equipment and tools; prepares maintenance records; assists other City departments; and performs other related duties.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) to three (3) years of work experience in the water and wastewater departments, construction and utility work, streets and parks or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Operating procedures, materials, safety procedures, and equipment involved in the installation, repair, operation and maintenance of department infrastructure and functions.
• Emergency, routine, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment.
• Basic methods and techniques of general construction related to water/wastewater; public works; or the area of work assigned.
• Understand pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Physically perform the essential functions of the job. Perform duties under minimal supervision.
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrate effective communication of ideas both verbally and in written form using the English language.
• Ability to learn new skills and techniques.
• Pay strong attention to detail.
• Effectively interact with other City Departments and coworkers to accomplish work.
• Show independence and autonomy.
• Make quick and sound decisions in stressful situations.
• Effectively meet deadlines.
• Maintain licenses and certifications.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Understand and follow City/Departmental policies, rules and regulations and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Valid Texas class “C” driver’s license.
• Class D Ground Water License issued by TCEQ within 18 months of hire.