Laborer (Sewer)

City of Cleveland Heights; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland Heights seeks a dependable worker to safely operate equipment for cleaning and maintaining catch basins, manholes, and sanitary and storm sewers, with additional duties as assigned.

The role requires versatility to cover other Public Works divisions, possible shift changes, and on-call emergency reporting within 45 minutes. It demands physical stamina for heavy outdoor labor in all weather and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions. CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have Ohio CDL Class B and an excellent driving record.
• Experience operating listed power tools is preferred.
• Must be physically capable of heavy outdoor labor in all weather.
• Knowledge of waste collection systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to clean and maintain catch basins, manholes, and sewers.
• Be versatile to work in other Public Works divisions as needed.
• Provide reliable attendance and report to the Utility building within 45 minutes for emergencies.
• Respond to emergency calls via pager during off-hours.

Skills

Able to lift heavy objects

Outdoor heavy labor

Teamwork

Shift adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ohio CDL Class B

Tools

Air compressor

Cement mixer

Power saw

Air hammer

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