Salary: $27.84 - $30.11 HourlyLocation : Waukee, IAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: Fall 2024Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 10/24/2024Closing Date: 11/12/2024 4:00 PM CentralJOB PURPOSEThe Water/Wastewater Laborer assists in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system and the repair and maintenance of the water distribution system to ensure the safe and reliable distribution of the city's potable water supply. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SUCCESS FACTORS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
- Assists in collecting, testing and analyzing water and wastewater samples.
- Completes service calls.
- Installs, repairs, replaces and reads water meters and water irrigation meters.
- Performs hydrant, valve, and tower maintenance program and water service calls to maintain water distribution and City storage system.
- Assists in maintaining wastewater collection system including lift stations and in cleaning and maintaining distribution systems.
- Utilizes computerized systems for distributions systems, lift stations and remote camera.
- Responds to emergency and on-call situations for any Public Works Division in a timely manner.
- Plows snow during regular business hours and after hours during snow emergencies.
- Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
- Display willingness to listen and learn.
- Relate to routine operations in a manner that is consistent with existing solutions to problems; to conform to established policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances and laws concerning water and wastewater regulations.
- Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.
- Confident in the use of computers and tablets and able to be trained in software required to complete the functions of the position.
- Interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with the general public.
- Create and participate in a team environment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all divisions and departments of the City and outside organizations.
- Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness representing the City professionally at all times.
- Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of supervisor in a timely manner.
- Perform work in a safe manner complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures while protecting self and all others from injury.
- Attentive to the City's and Public Works' standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City and Department policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Three years of experience as a physical laborer in the construction field.
- Must possess an IDNR Water Distribution Grade I certification and IDNR Water Treatment Grade I certification or be able to obtain it within 18 months of hire.
- Must possess a valid Class B Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to regularly lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
- Able to move objects weighing over 100 pounds using assistive devices multiple times during the day.
- Able to enter manholes.
- Able to climb different types of ladders and stairs.
- Able to enter and work within confined space with proper training and PPEs.
- Must have an acute sense of smell to readily detect an unsafe environment.
- Able to maneuver in undeveloped areas on uneven surfaces for up to one mile in various types of weather.
- Must be able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses and community members.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature will be encountered.
- Subject to on-call duties and emergency call-ins.
- May be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
- During different job duties the noise inside or outside can become very loud.
- Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
- Standard work hours will be Monday-Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM with occasional hours including evenings, overnights, and weekends as required.
- To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within Waukee Public Works Department.
- The employee in this position is required to reside within a 30 minute radius of the City limits due to the need to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Waukee.
The City of Waukee offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance and AD&D, long-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave and deferred compensation plan.To learn more details, visit our 01 What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Technical Certification
- Some College
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
02 How many years of related work experience do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year experience
- 1 year to less than 2 years experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years experience
- 3 years to less than 4 years experience
- 4 years to less than 5 years experience
- 5 years or more experience
03 Please describe your related work experience, include dates, employer and position title. If not applicable, please enter N/A 04 Please select all current certifications you possess and attach copies of the certifications to the application.
- IDNR - Water Treatment grade 1
- IDNR - Water Treatment grade 2
- IDNR - Water Distribution grade 1
- IDNR - Water Distribution grade 2
- IAWEA - Wastewater Collection grade 1
- N/A
05 Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?
06 Do you currently posses a Class B Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsements?
07 If you do not currently posses a Class B Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsements, are you able to obtain within 6 months from the date of hire?
08 Do you reside within a 30 minute radius of the Waukee City limits?
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