Laborer

Job Title

Under direction, assists in the construction, maintenance, operations, and repair of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of pumping stations and related equipment in the water distribution system (e.g., taps, hydrants, valves); • Assists with water taps, installation of customer meters, and repairs breaks in water mains and services; • Assists with routine preventive maintenance inspections of water and wastewater systems; • Assists in the repair and rebuilding of pumps, motors, and mechanical equipment; • Assist with the maintenance and repair of catch basins and storm sewers; • Assists with the operation of Vactor truck for cleaning sewer mains and CCTV truck for video inspection; • Assists with the disassembly, repair, recalibration, reassembly, and testing water meters; • Assists with the installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance fire hydrants; • Performs cleaning and maintenance of buildings and grounds; • Assists in inspecting pumping stations and related equipment in the water distribution and sewer collection systems; • Assists in noting any operating deficiencies and maintaining pumps, valves, blowers, filters, and other equipment. Other duties assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Acceptable Characteristics:

• Operate a computer and/or tablet • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, and City GIS • Skill in grounds maintenance, landscaping, painting, and use of hand tools • Ability to read and interpret documents, construction plans, and safety rules • Ability to write, speak effectively, and perform basic math • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form • Ability to follow directions, get along with others, adhere to safety rules and regulations, maintain a professional appearance, and interaction with the public Equipment Operated: Examples include cars, trucks, mowers, forklift, and GPS Units Residency Requirement: Ability to respond within one hour.

Benefits

The City of Perrysburg benefit package includes the following:

• Health insurance, including Rx and dental insurance, is available through the City. Employees currently contribute a 10% premium. We have two medical plans available: a traditional plan and an HSA-eligible plan.
• Vacation: 10 days upon hire through 5 years; 15 days after 5 years through 11 years; 20 days after 11 years through 19 years; 25 days after 19 years through 26 years; and 30 days after 26 years. Candidates with prior public service credits will be eligible to be placed at a step commensurate with their years of public service.
• The City observes 12 paid holidays.
• Sick leave may be transferred from other Ohio public jurisdictions provided it has not been cashed out. Sick leave is accumulated at the rate of 15 days per year. There is no maximum accumulation. Unused sick leave is paid according to a formula if an employee leaves, upon normal retirement, with at least 10 years of service or, upon voluntary separation, after 15 years of service.
• This position is eligible to participate in the City's Deferred Compensation – Program 1, whereby pre or post-tax contributions may be made through payroll deduction to your account.
• The City also has its own Health and Wellness Clinic. The Clinic is available to employees and their dependents who are covered by our health insurance plan. Most services the Clinic provides are at no cost to the employee, including lab work or any prescription medication that is dispensed there.
• The City will provide term life insurance at $25,000 after the first of the month following one month of continuous employment.
• Paid Parental Leave is available after one year of service.