Laborer I (Water)

City of Union City Government; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Union City is seeking a Laborer I to perform essential maintenance duties for water and sewer lines. This role requires physical endurance, the ability to operate various tools and vehicles, and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED and have some construction or maintenance experience. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions and requires lifting heavy objects.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous Construction and/or Maintenance Experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Operates various tools and vehicles.
• Responsible for maintenance and repair of water/sewer lines.

Skills

Physical Endurance

Communication

Judgment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Light duty vehicles

Hand tools

Job description

General Duties And Responsibilities

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City
• While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position
• Adhere to appropriate City operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles
• Performs extreme physical labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions with the ability to lift objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance
• May sit, stand, and walk constantly depending on the job for the day
• Climbs in and out of manholes which can be up to ten (10) feet deep
• Climbs ladders, and in/out of meter pits to complete assigned tasks and duties
• Operates various tools including, but not limited to, impacts, sockets/wrenches, pipe saw, jackhammer, pavement breaker, shovel, sledgehammer
• Operates vehicles of various descriptions
• Removes and replaces various types of pavements while adhering to city and departmental safety requirements
• Properly uses safety gear such as gloves, vests, safety goggles, harnesses and safety signs to complete tasks
• Participates in monthly departmental safety meetings
• Properly secures city equipment to ensure employee and citizen safety
• Must be able to perform job duties as described
• Any other duties as assigned
  
  

JOB SCOPE

Job has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of available resources is high. Errors in judgment could cause disruptions to the City’s mission and adversely impact attainment of the City’s goals. Employee operates independently but results are monitored by the Water/Sewer Supervisor.

This job requires digging, lifting, and breaking of pavement under varying weather conditions while exposed to dampness, fumes, odors, dust, dirt, rain, sleet, snow, heat, chemicals, and foul odors. The employees are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of City owned water/sewer lines, as well as lift stations. This includes, but is not limited to, digging and repairing water/sewer lines etc. The Public Services Department is responsible for problems associated with inclement weather including salting roads during cold weather. The Laborer I is responsible for operating and maintaining light duty vehicles and hand tools. This position requires physical endurance during periods of extreme weather conditions.

COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT

Contacts are across the entire City community and in a leadership capacity. Community contact is a critical component of success in developing good will and support of City programs and initiatives

Competencies/Specific Experience Or Training Preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States of America
• High School diploma or GED preferred; education may be waived by work experience
• Previous Construction and/or Maintenance Experience a plus
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must have knowledge of and/or the ability to learn about the care and proper use of tools and equipment used in the maintenance of right-of-ways, easements and water/sewer lines and meters
• Must have knowledge of and/or the ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Must be able to report for work on time and to perform the duties of the job for the entire workday
• Must be able to work flexible hours with some weekend, evening, and holiday work required
• Must be able to perform frequent overtime work which may involve late night or early morning hours
• Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Must have literacy in English with the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and posted schedules
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective, harmonious, cooperative, and productive working relationships with other employees and to effectively communicate with the public
• Ability to use good judgment while performing job-related tasks
• Ability to learn and follow City policies and regulations
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
  
  

Equipment and Applications

• The Laborer I is responsible for operating and maintaining all assigned equipment
• Computers and peripheral equipment / designated software applications if assigned
• Telephone if assigned
  
  

JOB CONDITIONS

Duties

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the associate is:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move over 30 pounds
• The employee will operate and maintain light duty vehicles, dump trucks, shovels, and various mechanized and non-mechanized hand tools
• Work is usually performed in an outdoor environment within the city limits and some tasks may be required during periods of bad weather
• The employee will be exposed to loud noise, mechanized equipment, dirt, dust, rain, sleet, snow, heat, chemicals, foul odors, hot temperatures, cold temperatures, sudden changes in temperatures, slippery surfaces, and other conditions associated with outdoor work
• This position requires a great deal of physical exertion during periods of extreme weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment can be high at times
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• All City facilities and vehicles are tobacco-free
  
  

Depending on the job duties for the day the Laborer may have to perform lifting, pushing, or pulling on a more or less frequent basis. However, job duties may change throughout the week depending on the needs of the Water/Sewer Division.

Bending/Squatting/Twisting – Is required constantly when repairing or installing water or sewer lines

Pushing/Pulling – Is required constantly when removing or installing 2in - 8in water line

Lifting/Carrying – Is required constantly in lifting hand tools, pipe saws, and various types of water and sewer pipes

Employees are able to get help with lifting heavy objects and are encouraged to if an object weighs up to one hundred pounds (100 lbs.)

Standing/Walking – Can be required constantly throughout the day depending on the job

Sitting – Can be required constantly through the day depending on the job

Manual Dexterity/Gripping – Performed constantly

Fine Motor Control – Can be performed frequently using small hand tools

Climbing ladders – Required occasionally ascending/descending ladders in manholes and in/out of meter pits

Overhead activity – Required occasionally when lifting items overhead such as a pipe saws, pipes and other materials

Driving – Can be performed constantly depending on the job for the day, including driving a truck

The City of Union City is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.