Laborer II - Water & Sewer

City of College Park; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Public Works team. This role involves performing heavy manual labor and operating various construction equipment to maintain the city's water and sewer systems. The successful candidate will ensure safe and efficient operations while contributing to the positive public image of the city. With opportunities for training and skill development, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are eager to work with a diverse team, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience required.
• Valid State Class B CDL certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate power construction equipment for water and sewer maintenance.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in training employees in maintenance and repair tasks.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Power construction equipment

Light and medium-sized construction equipment

MS Office Suite

Job description

A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park’s existing operational success. The purpose of the position is to perform heavy, manual labor in the areas of water, sewer, sanitation, stormwater, and buildings and grounds. Successful performance helps ensure safe and efficient Public Works services, as well as a positive public image for the City of College Park. Independent judgment is required to identify, select and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This position is responsible for performing a variety of skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the City of College Park’s water and sewer systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water and sewer division. Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water mains, pipe, valves, and fittings on the repair of mains and services and installation of services, fire hydrants, water pump and lift stations; assists in shutting off broken sections of water mains. Repairs and maintains City sewer lines and landscapes.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor/superintendent; cleans equipment.
• Operates light and medium-sized construction and power equipment, such as jackhammers, tampers, drills, saws, and hydraulic equipment.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs required field supervision involved in construction and maintenance projects as a crew leader, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying, and backfilling.
• Assists in the training of employees to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction, and repair of water and sewer systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Two (3) years of related experience.
• Possession of a Valid State Class B CDL certification is required or must obtain a Class B CDL within 6-months of employment.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the material commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities as related to assigned areas.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to work being conducted.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and routine repair of equipment used in Public Works Department, Water and Sewer Division construction and maintenance.
• Skill in performing various manual labor assignments as needed.
• Ability to perform general equipment/tool maintenance duties.
• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out with general supervision.
• Ability to perform tasks involving heavy manual labor.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to one hundred (100) pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day, climbing poles, bending, crouching, or stooping, and using tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishing between shades of color.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.