Laborer (Water and Wastewater)

US Water Services Corporation; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401(k) with company match

Job summary

U.S. Water Services Corporation is seeking a Laborer - Water and Wastewater to support water and wastewater treatment operations.

The role involves manual labor across water and sewer crews, including installing, repairing and maintaining lines, meters, pumps and taps, plus routine site maintenance. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and may require operating or supporting with equipment such as backhoes, loaders or forklifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
• Prior work in industrial/mechanical or laboratory settings is highly desirable.
• Experience operating backhoe, loader, forklift or related equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Works on water crew performing manual labor to install, repair and maintain water lines, valves, meters, pumps and taps.
• Works on sewer crew performing manual labor to install, repair and maintain sewer lines, force mains, lift stations and manholes.
• Provides manual labor to clean drying beds.
• Digs holes and ditches with shovel and hand tools.
• Cleans and maintains tools, sampling equipment and lab equipment.
• Keeps sites clean and neat at plants.
• Performs daily equipment checks.
• Picks up supplies and tools from warehouse or vendors as directed.
• Responds to emergency calls at all hours.
• Operates equipment safely and reports unsafe conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow oral instructions

Physical labor

Safety awareness

Basic construction/maintenance

Education

High school / GED

Texas Class C Driver's License

Tools

Backhoe

Loader

Forklift

Job description

• per hour Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Hourly
• Full Time
• U.S. Water offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401k with Company match

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Laborer - Water and Wastewater (LWW) will report to the Water and Wastewater Systems Manger through a designated plant or maintenance department head as my be required to fulfill overall system labor needs. The Laborer will be responsible for various activities in support of the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant and the industrial wastewater treatment plant operations. The Laborer performs manual labor and learns to perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance, operation, repair and construction of the treatment plants and distribution & collection systems. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a plant operator or maintenance technician.

The Laborer - Water and Wastewater:

• Works on water crew learning to perform manual labor in installing, repairing and maintaining water lines, valves, meters, pumps and water taps.
• Works on sewer crew learning to perform manual labor in installing, repairing and maintaining sewer lines, force mains, lift stations and manholes.
• Provides manual labor to clean drying beds.
• Digs holes and ditches with shovel and other hand tools.
• Cleans and maintains tools, sampling equipment and lab equipment.
• Responsible for keeping site and grounds at plants clean and neat.
• Performs daily equipment checks.
• Picks up necessary supplies and tools from warehouse or vendors as directed.
• Responds to emergency calls at all hours.
• Performs work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures and operates equipment safely. Reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
• Performs other related and non-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

High school Graduate or GED; Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License. Prior work experience in an industrial/mechanical or laboratory setting highly desirable. Operating or working alongside backhoe, loader, forklift or related material handling equipment experience also highly desirable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of basic construction and maintenance techniques and practices concerning water and wastewater operations; Ability to follow oral instructions promptly and accurately; Ability to work in disagreeable conditions; Ability to perform strenuous physical labor; Ability to work as an effective team member; Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships; Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

Work is performed primarily in an outside environment or in industrial plant/shop areas. There is exposure to high equipment noise, chemical fumes, and potential electric and machinery hazards. Field conditions outdoors are varying weather conditions, with varying low to high equipment noise; walking on changing ground surfaces; and there is some driving in various weather conditions.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.