Skilled Laborer - Water Maintenance (Full-Time)

City Of Statesville; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Statesville is looking for a Skilled Laborer for the Water Maintenance department. This full-time position involves a variety of construction and maintenance tasks, operating specialized tools, and ensuring proper care of equipment. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least six months of related experience, ready to support essential public utilities work.

Benefits

Health Care Insurance/Prescription Drug Program

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Six months experience in maintenance, repair, or construction work.
• Ability to operate manual and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducts repair and maintenance work for city water systems.
• Operates trucks and heavy equipment as needed.
• Performs routine inspections and upkeep of tools and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of construction

Knowledge of hand and power tools

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Skilled Laborer - Water Maintenance (Full-Time)

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Public Utilities Department

Salary: $16.22 - $26.77 Hourly / $33,737.60 - $55,681.60 Annually

Summary

Skilled Laborer - Water Maintenance

Public Utilities Department

Salary: $16.22 - $26.77 Hourly / $33,737.60 - $55,681.60 Annually

FLSA Position Class: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: M-F 7 AM-3:30 PM

Job Type: Full-Time

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Overview

Responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the city’s water/sewer department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville. Service to the citizens during a disaster may result in the assignment of other duties, which will take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.

• Performs a variety of heavy manual work in connection with the repair, maintenance, and construction within the water/sewer department.
• Operates pneumatic and power equipment.
• Performs ground and building maintenance.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by checking equipment/tools after each use.
• Performs manual labor such as weed eating outfalls, painting manholes, spraying week killer, repairing water and sewer lines, digging out water and sewer pipes, and other duties as required.
• Sets up road closures by putting out signs and cones; flags traffic to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assists with the installation of trench shoring equipment.
• Assists supervisors with training unskilled laborers.
• Assists supervisors in planning and organizing work.
• Acts as lead worker on projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction work.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of common and specialized hand and power tools.
• Thorough knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the general public.
  
  

Job Related Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for assembly or fabrication of parts at/or within arm’s length, operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils, cutting fluids, and hazards including work around operating machinery, uneven surfaces, and narrow or confined spaces. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Employee may be required to work nights, weekends, or during emergency situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits At A Glance

Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees’ benefits differ from full-time employees’ benefits and are listed below. Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here: City of Statesville Benefits

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Health Care Insurance/Prescription Drug Program
• Lifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)
• Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Secondary Language Incentive Pay
  
  

Retirement Benefits

• Pension Plan – NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)
• 401(k) Match Prudential
• Roth 401(k) Prudential
• 457(b) Nationwide
• Roth 457(b) Nationwide
• Fireman’s Pension Fund
  
  

Time-Off Benefits

• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.
• Military Differential Pay
  
  

Wellness Benefits

• Health Fair
• Biometric Screening
• Flu Shots
• Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
• Wellness Activity Calendar
• See HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Take Home Vehicle (based on position)
• Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program
• Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)
• Employee Appreciation Picnic
• Veterans Breakfast
• Service Award Program
• Career Development (eligible departments)
• Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needs
• Cellphone Discounts
• City Cell Phone (eligible positions)
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
  
  

Voluntary Benefits

• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Group Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance
  
  

Safety Benefits (Eligibility: Based on job position)

• Boot Vouchers – yearly
• Safety Glasses – every (2) years
• Hearing Tests – yearly
• Uniforms (eligible departments)
  
  

Police Department Benefits

• Law Enforcement Officers’ Separation Allowance
• Degree Incentive
• Certification Incentive
• Special Unit Incentive
• Shift Differential Pay
• 401(k) 5% Contribution
• Uniform Stipend (based on position)
  
  

01

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have at least six (6) months experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction work?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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