Full Time Laborer - Wastewater Department

Municipal Authority of the City of Sunbury

Job Description

Full-Time Laborer– Waste Water Treatment Plant

Job Summary: Performs work required for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, equipment, grounds and systems as directed by the Department Manager, Foreman or Chief Operator. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgment in the field and at all times.

Education / Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

2. PA Drivers License, CDL required within 6 months of hiring

Reporting Responsibility: Department Manager

Job Responsibilities/Requirements:

1. Perform work required for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, equipment, vehicles and grounds.

2. Safely operate equipment with proper training, including, but not limited to, backhoe, skid steer, zero-turn mower, forklift and mowing equipment.

3. Perform work required for maintenance of the system outside the department grounds.

4. Expected to be available for call-out in emergencies and available for work on weekends and holidays.

5. Acquire and maintain any special licensing and certification needed to properly perform duties. (SMA will work with employee)

6. Assist other departments on an as needed basis.

7. Expected to work in the field executing repairs to the authority’s various systems, repairing roads, assisting with traffic control (flagging), demolition work and various other work for the maintenance of the system in all conditions and any terrain.

8. Performs work not specifically related to the operation, such as, moving heavy equipment or materials, various grounds work including grass cutting, snow removal and general housekeeping.

9. Performs all related work as required or assigned by the Department Manager, Foreman or Chief Operator.

10. Perform manual labor such as, but not limited to, digging with a shovel, pick and digging bar, operating a jack hammer and weed whacker and other hand-held tools.

11. Maintain professionalism at all times in the presence of the public.

12. Pursue relevant continuing education on an ongoing basis or as directed.

13. Perform work in a safe manner & obtain Safety training as needed.

14. Position requires lifting objects weighing at least 65 pounds and capability of standing for extended periods of time with short breaks.

15. Ability to work as a team player or independently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person