Job Title Infrastructure Laborer I

Department PCS

Reports To Infrastructure Foreman

Positions Supervised None

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Starting Rate $14.98

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Education High School diploma or GED.

Experience No previous experience is required.

Certifications Texas Driver's License, TCEQ Water Distribution License, TCEQ Wastewater Collection License

Licensing Must possess a valid Texas CDL with a clear driving record.

Residency None

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Summary

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled equipment operations, utility installation, maintenance tasks, and perform related duties. These duties could include installation and repair of mainlines, service lines, leak locating, and various other type of water utility repairs.

Essential Job Functions

· Perform a variety of skilled equipment operations including utility installation and maintenance tasks.

· Uses tools and equipment to install and repair utility mains and related structures following polices and safety protocols. May perform routine maintenance on equipment as needed.

· Maintains records of services performed, time spent on job, and material costs.

Ancillary Job Functions

· Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

· Basic infrastructure operations, construction, and maintenance methods and procedures.

· Equipment and materials used in water and sewer repair and replacement.

· Occupational hazards and the safety precautions associated with water treatment.

· Understand and follow written and oral directions.

· Use of computer systems used in water and sewer maintenance.

· Ability to speak clearly.

· Maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports regarding plant operation.

Equipment tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

GovPilot, backhoe, jet washing truck, jet washing trailer, sewer jet, rodder, compressor, line locator, grinder, water pumps, various hand tools, single and tandem axle dump trucks, tamper, jackhammer, compressor, line locator, grinder, sewer and water tapping/flushing machinery.

Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

· May be required to work in high or dangerous places.

· Work may involve potentially life threatening exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.

· May often be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.

· May be required to work in confined spaces.

· Position responsible for completing work that requires the use of a respirator.

· May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

· May be exposed to biohazards or bloodborne pathogens.

· Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electrical shock.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Work requires the ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.

· Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.

· Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push and reach.

· Work requires the ability to climb and balance.

· Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.

· Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.

· Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet or more, 20 inches or less, three dimensional vision, and precise hand eye coordination.

· Must be able to lift 60 or more pounds.

Total Compensation foreligible positions.

· Paid leave and holidays

· Eighteen days a year of paid vacation accrued the first year of service

· Longevity pay

· Certification/Education pay

· Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System in which the employee contributes 6% and the city matches 2:1

· Health, dental and life insurance

· Vested after five years of service

· Eligible for retirement after 20 years

CRIMINAL HISTORY, DRUG TEST and DRIVER’S LICENSE CHECK REQUIRED.

CITY OF JACKSONVILLE CONDUCTS RANDOM DRUG TESTS.

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.98 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person