Laborer (STX)

Virgin-Islands-Water-; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Islands Water Authority is seeking a Laborer to perform a variety of manual labor tasks under general supervision. The role requires overtime on short notice during emergencies and busy periods, with routine tasks carried out using basic construction tools.

Responsibilities include digging, cleaning, brush-cutting around tanks, loading garbage, painting, and general maintenance of buildings and equipment. A high school diploma and two years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of manual task experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to plan work and maintain relationships with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Uses pickaxe, shovel, and other construction equipment to dig and clean assigned areas.
• Cuts brush around tanks and other areas; loads garbage for dump.
• Paints areas as required; sweeps, washes, cleans and paints buildings and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Spelling

Arithmetic

Follow instructions

Reading/writing

Work planning

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under general supervision, the Laborer performs a variety of manual labor tasks while following simple, routine instructions.

Because the Authority’s primary responsibility is to maintain twenty-four (24) hours of service to its customers, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand and to accept overtime on short notice, during emergency situations, or unusual conditions.

• Uses pickaxe, shovel, and other construction equipment to dig and clean assigned areas.
• Cuts brush around tanks and other areas as assigned; loads truck with garbage to be taken to dump.
• Paints areas as required; sweeps, washes, cleans and paints buildings and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Good knowledge of English, spelling and arithmetic
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to plan work and carry through to completion without close supervision
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• High degree of initiative and dependability

High school diploma, or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience in performing a variety of manual tasks.