Laborer (Sewer)

City of Cleveland Heights; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland Heights seeks a utility maintenance worker responsible for the cleaning and maintaining of catch basins and sewers. This role requires a high school diploma, an Ohio Class B CDL, and willingness to perform heavy manual labor outdoors in various climatic conditions. Candidates should be experienced with power tools and available for emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Must be in good physical condition for extensive outdoor labor.
• Preferred experience with larger vehicles.
• Knowledge of waste collection systems and tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain catch basins, manholes, and sewers effectively.
• Perform heavy labor and operate various power tools.
• Respond to emergency calls when not on regular duty.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Driving large vehicles

Power tools operation

Waste collection systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ohio Commercial Driver's License (Class B)

Tools

Air compressor

Cement mixer

Power saw

Electric power sewer snake

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
The position requires an individual to safely and effectively utilize equipment for the cleaning and maintaining of catch basins, manholes, sanitary and storm sewers, and other duties as assigned. Position will require an individual to be versatile to work in other Public Works divisions as needed and the possibility of shift changes as mandated by the needs of the Department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Must have an Ohio Commercial Driver's License (Class B) and an excellent driving record
3. Prefer experience driving various types of larger vehicles including pickup and dump trucks
4. Position requires an individual in good physical condition to perform an extensive amount of heavy manual labor outdoors in all climatic conditions
5. Must be experienced with power tools such as an air compressor, cement mixer, power saw, air hammer, and electric power sewer snake
6. Must be knowledgeable in all phases of waste collection systems such as storm and sanitary sewer mains, residential and commercial sewer laterals and catch basins.
7. Knowledge in the operation of a lateral mini-camera for the televising of sewers is preferred.
8. Must be available for emergency calls through a pager system when not on regular duty (nights, weekends, and holidays) and be able to report to the Utility building within a 45-minute time period for emergency situations
9. Must be able to carry out verbal and written instructions and work well with others
10. Reliable attendance required