Municipal Worker (Water Works) (OPEN)

General Statement of Duties

Manual labor
Elevated tank cleaning
Chemical loading and unloading
Landscaping, maintaining trees, shrubs, and cutting grasses using chain saws, power tools, mowers, and hand tools
Moving furniture
Outlying station cleaning
Trash and sludge removal
Jackhammering concrete
Shoveling and spreading gravel/concrete, top soil, applying seed & straw
Cleaning and pressure-washing equipment, vehicles, etc.
Sweeping and mopping floors
Cleaning and restocking restrooms
Snow and ice removal, spreading salt and other ice deterrents
Driving city vehicles such as pickup trucks and cars for delivery of goods
Using pneumatic and air tools
Assisting with water main repairs, digging around pipes, climbing in and out of excavations while working in excavations, backfilling excavation sites, and cleaning up the surrounding area after a main break.
Jackhammering and sawing cutting all types of pavement, concrete, and other materials
Laying hot/cold asphalt
Loading and unloading trucks
Cleaning and restocking crew trucks, and Cleaning their tools and equipment
Tool maintenance
Using measuring instruments for a variety of applications
Other related duties in assisting maintenance crews
Flagging traffic
Setting up traffic control (e.g., distributing cones, barrels, lights, etc)
Reading, typing, and sending emails
Using phones, cellphones, vehicle communication equipment
Interacting in a professional manner with the public and GCWW employees
Other duties, as assigned
HOURS: 30-40 hours per week, Regular shift may include weekend days, paid at straight time. Enrolled in City Retirement System, no benefits.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma
Provide own transportation
Requires valid Driver's License

Required Education and Experience

Provide own transportation
Requires valid Driver's License
Must be willing to learn to operate equipment used to perform the duties of the classification.
Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged periods of time; heavy and very heavy lifting and carrying. Ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, and work at heights up to 200 feet.
Must be able to pass a respirator physical and respirator fit test.

Must be physically fit, able to do "heavy" to "very heavy" physical work:

"heavy work" means exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
20 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
"very heavy work" means exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working and Physical Conditions

Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to extremes in weather condition; work with machinery, around moving vehicles; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; exposure to dust, exhaust fumes, toxic chemicals.

HR Contact: Roshaun Laudat, roshaun.laudat@gcww.cincinnati-oh.gov

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.