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City of Escanaba Skilled Laborer- W/WW in Escanaba, Michigan
City of Escanaba Water/Wastewater Department Skilled Laborer The City of Escanaba is seeking one qualified applicant for the full-time position of Skilled Laborer in the Water/Wastewater Department. Essential job functions include the following: ? Identify, locate and repair leaks. ? Maintain, test and repair fire hydrants, stop gates, and other valves. ? Install and tap water service connections of various sizes. ? Install maintain, chlorinate and repair water mains. ? Maintain wells. ? Locate and mark buried distribution water lines and valves. ? Maintain records on valves, curb stops, and hydrants. ? Requisition materials and equipment. ? Communicate with customers regarding service interruptions and related issues. ? Restore streets lawns and sidewalks after excavation. ? Perform Customer Service work as required. ? Perform maintenance at both water and wastewater plants. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid Michigan Driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire. Starting pay is $23.86 per hour with a competitive fringe benefits package. Candidates should submit a application via e-mail to hr@escanaba.org or by mail to City of Escanaba, Attn: HR Director, PO Box 948, Escanaba, MI 49829. Candidates are encouraged to review the complete job description online at http://www.escanaba.org. Submissions will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. The City of Escanaba is an Equal Opportunity Employer CITY OF ESCANABA JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Skilled Laborer Department: Water/Wastewater Union: Teamsters 406 Classification: Hourly, non-exempt Effective Date: March 2022 GENERAL PURPOSE Repair, maintenance and installation of mains, valves, hydrants, water/sewer services, and to perform related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the supervision of the Water/Wastewater Superintendent or designee. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None generally, may occasionally supervise seasonal workers or co-op students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ?Identify, locate and repair leaks. ?Maintain, test and repair fire hydrants, stop gates, and other valves. ?Install and tap water service connections of various sizes. ?Install maintain, chlorinate and repair water mains. ?Maintain wells. ?Locate and mark buried distribution water lines and valves. ?Maintain records on valves, curb stops, and hydrants. ?Requisition materials and equipment. ?Communicate with customers regarding service interruptions and related issues. ?Restore streets lawns and sidewalks after excavation. ?Perform Customer Service work as required. ?Perform maintenance at both water and wastewater plants. PERIPHERAL DUTIES ?Janitorial work, shoveling, plowing and grounds maintenance ?Operate vactor/rodder truck, sludge trucks, and snow plows as required. CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR Injury to one's self or others and in extreme circumstances, loss of life. Financial harm to the employer could be an additional consequence of error. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma and valid Michigan Driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months of date of hire. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plants and distribution systems, and ability to use tools and equipment necessary to the operation and maintenance thereof. SELECTION GUIDELINES Selection is based on strength of application, formal training, experience and personal interview. Job related aptitude testing may be incorporated into the selection process. TOOL