Skilled Laborer - Water Maintenance (Full-Time)

Skilled Laborer Water Maintenance

Public Utilities Department

Salary Range : $16.71 - $27.57 Hourly / $34,756.80 - $57,345.60 Annually

FLSA Position Class : Non-Exempt

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 7AM-3 : 30PM

Job Type : Full-Time

Posting Closing Date : December 15, 2025

Job Overview

This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the city's water / sewer department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs manual and semi-skilled tasks related to construction, repair, and maintenance; cut out streets and driveways; manually excavates; backfills and compacts excavated areas to facilitate repairs.
• Locates utilities on the job, digs out utilities manually or by machine.
• Performs simple measurements; interprets meter readings; performs routine safety inspections.
• Receives parts and materials from warehouse personnel; interacts with utilities customers.
• Transports materials, tools, and equipment to and from the job sites; sets up and removes warning signs and traffic control devices.
• Operates electronic utility locators, hand and power tools, tampers, jackhammers, fire hydrants, gas monitors, air compressors, pneumatic tools, generators, chainsaws, and front-end loaders.
• Based on a checklist, maintains utility vehicles in clean, operating condition.
• Maintains truck inventory; maintains clean and safe work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Job Related Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for assembly or fabrication of parts at / or within arm's length, operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, vibration, noise, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils, cutting fluids, and hazards including work around operating machinery, uneven surfaces, and narrow or confined spaces. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. May be required to work nights, weekends, or during emergency situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer