Water/Sewer Laborer I

Salary: $37,769.00 Annually
Location : Yukon, OK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400092
Department: Water Distribution
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description
**Please read the required certificates, licenses, and Registrations section before applying**

This classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations and/or the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana certification will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Performs a variety of unskilled labor and maintenance work in the construction, operation, repair maintenance and replacement of City water, sewer, street and storm drainage facilities and systems May operate a variety of tools and equipment on a limited basis

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Helps perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to Supervisors and cleans equipment.
2. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
3. Performs required labor involving in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew , including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe.
4. Helps cut, fit, lay, repair, tap, clean and flush water mains, pipes, gates and fittings on repair of mains and services, fire hydrants and drinking fountains, assist in shutting off broken sections of water mains.
5. Helps services water supply, sewer lift and other pumps.
6. Performs routine grounds and building maintenance.
7. Helps contact residents and business owners in area where services will be disconnected and explains when services will be shut off and how soon it will be turned on.
8. May operate a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water,.
9. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Oklahoma CDL Class B License
Water and Wastewater Operator Class D License - you will have 6 month to obtain this license
This is a summary of benefits for all General Employees. FOP and IAFF members do receive some of these benefits, but are governed by their individual CBA contracts and benefits.

Accidental Death/Dismemberment & Life Insurance:
The City pays 100% of this benefit premium. Life insurance is your salary rounded
to the next $1,000. Short-term disability is also part of this benefit.
Birthday Check:
40 hours pay for the week and a day off for your birthday during the pay period.
CDL License Incentive:
$ 250.00 - $ 500.00 - Paid in September of each year.
College Degree Incentive:
Associates Degree - $ 800.00 Annually
Bachelors Degree - $ 1,400.00 Annually
Masters Degree - $ 2,000.00 Annually
Certification Pay* - $ 800.00 Annually
*City Manager Approval-must require CEU's to maintain.
Health/Dental Insurance:
The employer will pay 100% of full-time employees health and dental
coverage. You may add dependents to your health insurance at your
cost. Your benefits begin the 1st of the month after hire date.
Holidays:
General full-time employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. These are
to be taken as directed by City of Yukon policy.
Longevity:
Full-time employees - $16.00 per month after your 4th year of service,
Retirement:
General employees - The City has a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee
must contribute 5% per check to this plan and for 2025-2026 the City will contribute
17.36% per pay check toward your retirement. The vesting period is 7 years.
This deduction starts the 1st of the month after 90 days.
Share the Savings:
If you choose not to cover you and/or your dependent(s) on the City's insurance,
we will compensate you. (must have eligible dependents with proof of other
coverage) General employees - $ 235.00 per quarter.
Sick Leave:
General employees earn 8 hours per month.
You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous
months of employment.
Vacation Leave:
General employees earn 8 hours per month the first 9 years of employment.
You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous
months of employment.
Water License Incentive:
$ 25.00 - $ 100.00 - Paid in March of each year.

NOTE: We require mandatory direct deposit of payroll funds. Your banking arrangements must be in place prior to your hire date.