Laborer - Water & Sewer - Non-potable - Seasonal

Laborer Position

Salary Range: $18.15 - $26.32 Hourly

Job Summary:

The Laborer in the non-potable water division obtains daily readings from various stations, daily inspections and assists system operators with preventive maintenance. Additional duties may include performing work on pumps, valves, sprinklers, mowing grass, maintaining pump station sites and other related job duties.

This is a seasonal assignment and may work up to 40 hours per week for approximately 1,040 hours or up to 6 months, whichever occurs first.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current driver's license with good driving record (MVR and background check required)
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment, lawn mowing and sprinklers
• Previous experience with pump maintenance preferred;
• Must be able to work weekends if needed.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand work instructions;
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations;
• Ability to work independently, along with and/or in groups.
• Ability to properly use hand and power tools to maintain facility.
• Ability to accurately input, retrieve, and verify work assignments.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, and general public.
• Computer skills, Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the ability to learn new software and systems.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.

Essential Functions:

• Measure distance using a tape measure or calibrated instruments;
• Works with small objects (placing washers on bolts);
• Operates machinery such as a riding lawn mower, a tractor, or mower;
• Moves debris, dirt, and other material from one location to another using a shovel, rake, or other hand tools;
• Learn job-related skills through oral or written instruction;
• Proficiency in reading and understanding instructions in English on a computer screen required;
• Interprets information on a computer screen and follows sequence of repair information;
• Follows established safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to work weekends if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to all weather conditions;
• Exposure to various types of machinery noise, some levels to excess.
• Exposure to untreated water.
• Manual labor, prolonged standing, kneeling, bending and walking, climbing ladders and stairs;
• Bends and stoops repeatedly or continuously over long periods of time;
• Works in small and/or cramped areas;
• Make precise arm-hand position movements and maintain static balance (i.e.: using wrenches, a hammer, saw or similar tools);
• Moves heavy objects (50 lbs. or more) a long distance (20 feet or more). Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis;
• Manual dexterity enough to operate hand and power tools, move objects;
• Vision enough to perform above functions, read printed instructions;
• Must be able to remain standing for long periods of time;
• Make repetitive arm-hand movements.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2560
• Job Category Support
• Locations 1819 1st Ave, Greeley, CO, 80631, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Part time