Job Description

Posting number: 1083

Department: Public Works

Job classification: Laborer (Sewer)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services

Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

The position requires an individual to safely and effectively utilize equipment for the cleaning and maintaining of catch basins, manholes, sanitary and storm sewers, and other duties as assigned. Position will require an individual to be versatile to work in other Public Works divisions as needed and the possibility of shift changes as mandated by the needs of the Department.

Examples of duties

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Must have an Ohio Commercial Driver's License (Class B) and an excellent driving record
3. Prefer experience driving various types of larger vehicles including pickup and dump trucks
4. Position requires an individual in good physical condition to perform an extensive amount of heavy manual labor outdoors in all climatic conditions
5. Must be experienced with power tools such as an air compressor, cement mixer, power saw, air hammer, and electric power sewer snake
6. Must be knowledgeable in all phases of waste collection systems such as storm and sanitary sewer mains, residential and commercial sewer laterals and catch basins.
7. Knowledge in the operation of a lateral mini-camera for the televising of sewers is preferred.
8. Must be available for emergency calls through a pager system when not on regular duty (nights, weekends, and holidays) and be able to report to the Utility building within a 45-minute time period for emergency situations
9. Must be able to carry out verbal and written instructions and work well with others
10. Reliable attendance required