Water & Street Construction Technician

City of Pocatello; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PERSI Retirement

PERSI Choice 401(k)

457 Retirement Planning

HRA VEBA Contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

11 Paid Holidays

Education Assistance

Employee Wellness Program

PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

The City of Pocatello is seeking a Water Department Construction Worker to perform construction, repair and maintenance on water distribution projects with emphasis on concrete, carpentry and masonry. Under supervision, you will operate heavy equipment and assist plumbers on water lines, hydrants and meters.

This on-site role requires knowledge of concrete and masonry, tool operation and safety practices, with opportunities to train others and respond to emergency situations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Flagging certification.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Class A CDL with endorsements.
• Class I Drinking Water Distribution Operator certification.
• Two or more years of masonry and concrete experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs concrete site preparation, forming, pouring, and finishing on streets and roadways.
• Constructs and repairs concrete and masonry meter vaults and other structures.
• Assists plumbers with installation, maintenance and repair of water lines, hydrants and valves; installs meters and flushes lines.
• Operates equipment such as excavators, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, compactors and rollers.
• Performs general maintenance and repair on Water Department buildings and grounds.
• Maintains safety and conducts duties per City policies and procedures.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Concrete finishing

Masonry work

Carpentry basics

Asphalt finishing

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class A CDL

Water Distribution Operator Cert.

Power tools

Job description

The City of Pocatello is seeking a Water Department Construction Worker to perform construction, repair and maintenance on water distribution projects with emphasis on concrete, carpentry and masonry. Under supervision, you will operate heavy equipment and assist plumbers on water lines, hydrants and meters.

This on-site role requires knowledge of concrete and masonry, tool operation and safety practices, with opportunities to train others and respond to emergency situations.