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JOB TITLE: Laborer (Job #3426)

Exempt: Classified: X

REPORTS TO: Foreman

DEPT/DIV: Water Utilities/Water Distribution & Maintenance

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $9.79/hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions: Performs skilled tasks involved in the repair and installation of water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, and manholes; may operate light to medium power equipment ranging from jack hammers, air compressors, sharpshooters, rodding machine, hole hog and power saws to pickup trucks, crew cabs, front-end loaders, boring machines, forklifts, dump, winch, bucket, flush trucks, mini excavators and backhoes; uses hand tools such as ratchets, wrenches, shovels, rakes, and screwdrivers; responds to citizen requests/complaints; may supervise when foreman is off; repairs equipment such as pumps, valves and lift stations.

Other Job Functions: Cleans water towers; reads maps and drawings; cross trains to other divisions; performs other related duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works inside and outside in all types of weather including extreme cold, heat, and temperature swings; works at extreme heights and in extreme and constant noise; works in trenches/ditches and manholes; is exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes/odors, dust/mites, and gas vapors. Works Monday thru Friday,

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May be subject to 24 hour call and varying work schedules. Overtime when necessary.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of all tasks required for area of work assignment, including making water and sewer taps, installing water and sewer lines and repairing and maintaining fire hydrants and manholes; must be able to work in large underground sanitary sewer and storm sewer lift stations.

Skills/Abilities: Considerable skill in the use and operation of hand and power tools such as pipe cutters, chain saws, jack hammers, and other equipment applicable to assignments; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and during unfavorable weather conditions; ability to understand, hear, follow and issue oral and written instructions; ability to speak, read and write the English language; ability to read maps, blueprints and sketches; ability to work with the public.

Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees and hears; frequently carries objects weighing up to 100 lbs, cleans, climbs, crawls, drags, holds, lifts, pulls and pushes objects weighing up to 50 lbs., sits, squats, stands, stoops, twists body, walks and writes by hand; manual dexterity is required, drives, runs and sorts; infrequently uses a calculator.

Education/Experience: High school graduation or equivalent; minimum of eighteen (18) months experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and associated equipment.

Other: *A Class B/CDL driver's license preferred; Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Must obtain a Class A/CDL driver's license within six (6) months of employment date. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

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The City of Beaumont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.