Laborer-WU (Sewer Treatment Plant)

Essential Job Functions: Performs repair, maintenance and cleaning of plant equipment such as pumps, valves, hoppers and bar screens; may operate light to medium power equipment such as air compressors, drills, power saws, front end loaders, dump trucks and tractors; may supervise lower level employees.

Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

This position requires 100% on-site work. Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather; works at wastewater treatment plant and constructed wetlands; may be exposed to traffic, noise, dirt, sewer gas, raw sewage, spiders and snakes; exposure to hazardous conditions due to working in and around manholes, trenches, underground utilities, equipment and marsh; may be subject to working extended hours and Saturday when needed.

Knowledge: Knowledge of manual tasks required for area of work assignment; knowledge of safety aspects of equipment, tools, etc.; knowledge of tractors with mowers.

Skills/Abilities: Skilled in the operation and use of hand and power tools; skilled in the operation of light to medium duty automotive and related equipment applicable to assignment; ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time; ability to communicate with co-workers and general foreman.

Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees and hears; frequently drives, climbs, reaches, twist body, reads, cleans, stoops, squats, uses physical dexterity, operates a two-way radio, stands, walks, bends, crawls, lifts objects weighing up to 100 lbs., carries objects weighing up to 55 lbs.

Education/Experience: Completion of high school or equivalent preferred; six (6) months experience in operating a grass tractor; experience in laboring work providing a familiarity with the area assignment preferred;six (6) months experience in pump repair preferred.

This position requires 100% on-site work. Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver’s License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. CDL driver’s license preferred. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.