NORTH MARIN WATER DISTRICT IS HIRING TEMPORARY UTILITY WORKER I / LABORERS |
Entry-Level Position
Temporary Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
From: May 2024 – January 2025
Hourly $29.00
Brief Job Description Performs semi-skilled duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer system facilities, and building and grounds maintenance; and performs other work as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Temporary Utility Worker 1/Laborer is an entry-level class in the Construction and Maintenance departments. Employees in this class perform semi-skilled work, assist others in performing skilled tasks, and may occasionally be assigned the more skilled work. The ideal candidates for this temporary Utility Worker 1/Laborer position will be expected to demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
Essential Duties
(include but are not limited to the following)
Laying and joining of pipes and repairing leaks; operates and maintains
variety of mechanical equipment including forklifts, and air/hand/power
tools; assists/performs maintenance duties including carpentry, painting and
concrete work and finishing; installs meters and consumer services; cuts pipe,
performs excavations, shoring and backfilling and road repair work;
performs routine grounds maintenance duties including mowing,
trimming and pruning landscaped areas
FINAL FILING DATE – Open until filled
QUALIFICATIONS (The following minimum qualifications are necessary for the entry into the class)
Education/ExperiencePossess sufficient experience and education to successfully perform the duties of a Laborer. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of one year of experience maintaining, repairing and installing water/wastewater electrical/mechanical systems or the performance of related work; possession of a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Knowledge/Skill/AbilityKnowledge of: the operational characteristics of tools and equipment used in pipe and water facility construction, maintenance and repair; occupational hazards and standard safety practices; repair and preventive maintenance techniques and procedures related to water and sewer systems and facilities; tools and equipment used in street maintenance and repair.
Ability to: perform semiskilled maintenance and repair work related to water and sewer systems and facilities and streets; use and operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment, hand tools, and power tools in a safe and effective manner; work independently in the absence of close direct supervision; perform heavy manual labor; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/CertificatePossession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe work requires exposure to conditions that may be hazardous or unpleasant. Position requires working in the field out of doors in all weather conditions and involves walking on level and uneven or slippery surfaces, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, handling noise-producing tools and equipment; kneeling, squatting, stooping, turning, bending, lifting, upper body twisting in the performance of daily activities. The use of the senses of smell and hearing are needed in detecting odors and mechanical equipment conditions. Requires both near and far vision while making visual checks of facilities and working on equipment. Requires light and heavy lifting, pushing a dragging of equipment and supplies in excess of 100 pounds. Employees may be exposed to raw and treated sewage, chemicals, sharp and dull objects, domestic and wild animals, and in general may come in contact with a variety of potentially dangerous working situations that require a combination of good judgment, field knowledge of potential problems, problem identification and solutions. May be exposed to electrical and mechanical hazards and a variety of hazardous chemicals or contaminants. Incumbents also work around moving equipment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONTemporary hires do not work more than 1,000 hours and are not entitled to health and welfare benefits other than those mandated by federal and state law. In addition, temporary employees do not accrue any vacation or holiday pay.
Salary : $29