Laborer - Water Utilities

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; repairs equipment such as pumps, valves and lift stations; leans water towers; reads maps and drawings; cross trains to other divisions; performs other related duties as required.

Other Job Functions: 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.

This position requires 100% on-site work. Works outside in all types of weather; may be exposed to constant noise, fumes, dust, dirt, vapors, odors, untreated sludge, chemicals, polymer, jolting; will work in trenches/ditches, manholes and around mechanical, electrical and explosive hazards may be required to work days, nights and/or weekends; work schedules subject to change depending on business necessity; subject to 24-hour call out; overtime when necessary.

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 diploma, or equivalent preferred; basic knowledge of water and sewer operations preferred.

This position requires 100% on-site work. Valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record required.  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 B/CDL driver's license within twelve (12) months of employment date.  Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact Human Resources 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.