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Employment - Current Openings
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Laborer II Water Utilities
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$11.45 - $18.89 Hourly
$916.00 - $1,511.38 Biweekly
$23,816.00 - $39,296.00 Annually
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Full-time |
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Multiple Locations - Dallas, Texas
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| The substance of positions in this classification requires the performance of low-skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor duties that may involve but not limited to storm drains and sewer lines; construction and maintenance of water/wastewater mains; cleaning water meters. |
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Essential Functions:
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| 1. Follows general oral or written instructions or simple drawings and designs requiring manual skill, work experience or training and independently completes routine assignments from an immediate supervisor. 2. Completes numerous tasks having several steps or procedures and selects the appropriate type of equipment for each job. 3. Completed work may be checked by supervisor. 4. Operates simple to complex power tools, and vehicles to transport equipment to job site. 5. Follows proper safety procedures to avoid serious or severe injuries. 6. Loads and unloads tools, construction material and equipment onto to trucks and maintains an inventory of supplies. 7. Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on simple to complex tools and equipment. Performs Depending on Location: 1. Operates complex equipment such as forklift, and backhoe; 2. Performs a variety of duties such as cleaning and repair of equipment to ensure proper maintenance of equipment. 3. Performs the installation or repair of water and wastewater mains, setting or adjusting manholes, valves, fire hydrants or meters; reads blueprint to determine location for installation or repair of main; sets water and wastewater lines to grade using laser; applies asphalt or concrete to make minor or temporary repair to street and curbs; and, completes log for job completion and materials used. 4. assists customer services functions including answering questions from the public, crowd management, Working Conditions & Hazards: - Requires extensive walking, carrying, dragging, holding, pulling, pushing, lifting, kneeling, bending, twisting body, walking, reaching, and squatting; may be required to lift up to 100 pounds. - Major activities are performed outdoors on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and uneven terrain. - May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, heights, temperature swings, constant noise, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes, odors, toxic chemicals (pesticides or herbicides), dust and mites. |
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Minimum Qualifications:
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| Must have at least an eighth-grade education and the ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. At least two (2) years of general plumbing or water utilities experience may be required. All applicants must have a valid Texas driver's license (Class A or B CDL, or Class C, depending on the position). Driver positions require certification under the City Driver's Safety Program within the first six (6) months of employment. Drug/alcohol testing and physical may be required. |
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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| - Require knowledge of plumbing, and specialized equipment. - Ability to follow drawings/designs/instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures or routines. - Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy physical labor for extended periods. - Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment. - Knowledge, use, care of hand and power tools, such as cement mixer, and power auger - Knowledge of surface preparation/adaptability of various surface materials - Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs. - May require State of Texas Class “A” or “B” or “C” CDL. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the public. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. |
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