Storm Water Laborer

City of New Albany; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Albany is seeking a Laborer to perform maintenance of the storm water system under supervision. Responsibilities include repairing, replacing, and cleaning using department tools, and working around traffic, construction equipment, streams, creeks, and public structures.

Responsibilities also cover preventative maintenance, following project specifications, operating and maintaining tools and equipment, and being available for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
• Pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor.
• Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.
• Familiar with basic OSHA standards and safety practices.
• Must have an unexpired Motor Vehicle's License and a good driving record.
• Experience in construction preferred.
• CDL preferred or must obtain within 6 months of starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on storm sewer systems.
• Becomes and remains familiar with laying of pipe for drainage systems.
• Follow directions per project specifications.
• Use and maintain hand tools associated with construction activity of storm sewer systems.
• Possess and retain proper license to operate vehicle.
• Remain available for all emergency situations.
• Check equipment before use.
• Determine when equipment needs to be used.
• Operate equipment according to safety guidelines.
• Perform maintenance when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Pressure handling

Manual labor

Education

CDL preferred

OSHA knowledge

Motor Vehicle License

Tools

Computer

Mechanical equipment

Job description

To perform maintenance of storm water system as directed by foreman. The Laborer position is responsible for the repairing, replacing, and cleaning utilizing department supplied tools. This position will require work around traffic, construction equipment, streams, creeks, residential homes and public structures.

1. Performs preventative maintenance on storm sewer system.
2. Becomes and remains familiar with laying of pipe for drainage systems.
3. Follows directions per project specifications.
4. Uses and maintains hand tools associated with construction activity of storm sewer system (i.e. shovels, rakes, sledgehammer, quickie saws, concrete finishing tools, etc.).
5. Possesses and retains proper license to operate vehicle.
6. Remains available for all emergency situations.
7. Checks equipment before use.
8. Determines when equipment needs to be used.
9. Operates equipment according to safety guidelines.
10. Performs maintenance when it is necessary.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
2. Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems.
3. Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
4. Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
5. Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
6. Complete projects and/or reports in accurate and timely manner
7. Maintain City information in confidential manner
8. Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
9. Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems.
10. Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
11. Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
12. Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
13. Complete projects and/or reports in accurate and timely manner
14. Maintain City information in a confidential manner.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to work as a team member.
2. Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
3. Be a motivated self-starter.
4. Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
5. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
6. Work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
7. Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally.
8. Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds frequently.
9. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT and CONDITIONS

1. This position requires working in both an internal and external environment.
2. Significant amount of time will be spent working outdoors and in inclimate weather (within reason and safety) to include: hot, humid, cold, rain, ice and snow.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
2. A pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor.
3. Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.
4. Familiar with basic OSHA stands and safety practices.
5. Must have an unexpired Motor Vehicle's License and a good driving record.
6. Experience in construction preferred.
7. CDL preferred or must obtain within 6-months of beginning employment.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

1. Computer and peripherals.
2. Mechanical equipment.