Line Maintenance Laborer

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction in Canton, OH is seeking a Line Maintenance Laborer to support the Line Maintenance Supervisor. The position involves unskilled and semi-skilled tasks, with overtime for emergencies to ensure smooth department operations.

Required documentation includes a high school diploma or GED and, ideally, a valid Ohio CDL. Licenses such as OEPA Wastewater Collection I and Water Distribution I are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED plus previous unskilled or semi-skilled work experience, or the equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Class A Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (or obtain within 1 year of hire, training provided).
• Possession of OEPA Wastewater Collection I & Water Distribution I Licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs unskilled and semi-skilled labor under supervision to assist with department operations.
• Operates equipment and tools, refits pipes and manholes, digs trenches, and assists with concrete and asphalt patches.
• Assists with backfilling, bedding pipe, and related duties; maintains safety at job sites and performs overtime during emergencies.

Skills

Unskilled labor

Semi-skilled labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A license

OEPA Wastewater Collection I & Water Distribution I Licenses (preferred)

Job description

—VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT—

JOB TITLE:

LINE MAINTENANCE LABORER

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

180 DAYS (90% of WAGE DURING PROBATION)

120 DAYS (100% of WAGE for AFSCME Local 959 Members)

HOURLY RATE:

$ 24.62

Additional $1.00 (Possession of OEPA WW Collections I / Reclamation I) Additional $1.00 (Possession of OEPA Water Distribution I / Supply I

DUTIES:

Under Line Maintenance Supervisor with direction from Heavy Equipment Operator, performs various unskilled and semi-skilled tasks to assist with efficient operation of the department. Overtime for emergency repairs required.

truck, van, light utility vehicle or other motorized vehicles to and from job sites; operates equipment including loaders and excavators; installs pipe, makes repairs to manholes and pipe. Uses a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment to perform skilled and unskilled laborer tasks; digs up pavement with sledge hammer, pick, crowbar, shovel, air hammer and other related tools; digs ditches; cleans culverts; trims bushes; operates equipment necessary to clear easements; cleans snow from walks; spreads salt to walks and other areas; maintains equipment; loads and unloads materials, supplies, equipment onto or from trucks, dollies, carts, skids or any other vehicle; raises, lowers, and adjusts manhole casting rings; cleans sewer lines and manholes and makes necessary repairs; secures job site in accordance with regulations; acts as flag person; installs concrete and asphalt repair patches. Assists Line Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator as appropriate for the task; including bedding pipe, connection of all types of sanitary sewer line. Assists with backfilling and compacting. Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of high school or GED plus previous unskilled or semi-skilled work experience, or the equivalent. Possession of a valid Class A Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (or obtain within 1 year of hire, training provided). Possession of OEPA Wastewater Collection I & Water Distribution I Licenses preferred.

Stark County Sanitary Engineering Department Attn: Department Administrator

P. O. Box 9972 Canton, OH 44711-0972

Office Location:

1701 Mahoning Road NE, Canton, OH 44705