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Laborer

North Shore Water Reclamation DistrictGurnee, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

LABORER Perform work required for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, equipment, vehicles and grounds.

Grounds maintenance, painting, cleaning tanks, snow plowing, etc.

Valid Driver’s License required.

Heavy lifting is required.

Full-time position could be at one of the following locations :

  • Waukegan WRF :      Waukegan, IL Clavey Road WRF :   Highland Park, IL Gurnee WRF :          Gurnee, IL Floater :                      All Three Locations The starting pay for this position as of May 1, 2025 is $30.19 / hour, with an increase to $31.89 / hour after a 180-day probationary period.

The District offers the following benefits :

  • Health and Dental Coverage (including Flexible Spending   Accounts for   Health Care and Dependent Care)  Life Insurance Coverage  Options for Disability Coverage  Paid Time Off (PTO)  Holiday Pay  IMRF Pension and Other Retirement Plans  Educational Assistance Please send resume to : North Shore Water Reclamation District P.O.
  • Box 750 14770 W.
  • Wm.

    • Koepsel Drive Gurnee , IL  60031-0750 Fax :

  • 847-623-6101 hrmail@northshorewrd.org Equal Opportunity Employer   JOB DESCRIPTION Title :   Laborer                                                Department :     Operations   Job Purpose Statement : Perform a variety of routine unskilled and semi-skilled manual duties required in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater recycling operations and sewer collection system throughout District facilities.

    • Reporting Structure :

  • Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

    • Essential Job Functions :

  • Perform work required for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, equipment, vehicles and grounds.
  • Replace supplies and report machines, tools, equipment needed repairs to supervisor.
  • Pump out tanks.
  • Hose down, scrub, scrape and clean plant facilities, tanks and equipment.
  • Paint equipment, piping, walls, panels and other items throughout the facility as assigned.
  • Pump sludge, load and unload trucks, clean drains and dig ditches.
  • Operate lawn mower equipment.

    • Mow and trim lawn, trim bushes, rake leaves, apply fertilizer and perform general gardening tasks.  Maintain equipment as necessary.

  • Operate snowplowing equipment.
  • Remove snow from walkways and roadways.  Maintain equipment as necessary.
  • Document accurate records of preventative maintenance and equipment operations.
  • Assist others crafts on various maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Run errands, pick up supplies as needed using company vehicle.
  • Expected to be available for call-out in emergencies and available for work on weekends and holidays.
  • Able to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers.
  • Ability to work as a team player or independently.
  • Perform other duties in a safe manner as assigned by immediate supervisor or other supervisors as required.

    • Physical and Visual Activities :

  • Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
  • Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling, Fingering, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Acuity far, Acuity near, Depth Perception, Field of Vision, Accommodation, Color Vision.
  • Heights and ladders.

    • Physical Demands :

  • Physical demands commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
  • Lift up to 1 lb. up to 15% of the time, Over 1 lb. up to 5 lbs. over 15% up to 40% of the time, Over 5 lbs. up to 25 lbs. up to 15% of the time may be carried several hundred yards during the day, Over 25 lbs. up to 60 lbs. up to 15% of the time may be required to carry several feet, Over 60 lbs. up to 15% of the time.

    • Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions :

  • Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
  • Inside, Outside, Both, Extremes of cold, Cold temperature changes, Extremes of hot, Hot temperature changes, Wet, Humid, Noise, Vibration, Hazards, Fumes, Odors, Poor ventilation.

    • Job Qualification Requirements Knowledge :

  • High School level reading and math skills, ability to understand and communicate in English language.
  • High school graduate or state recognized educational equivalency certificate.

    • Experience :

  • Specific vocational preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, in-plant training, on-the job training, or essential experience.

    • Machines, Tools, Equipment (Office and Industrial), Software :

  • Skidsteer loader, fork lift truck, lawn equipment , pressure washer, power hand tools (saws, drills, etc.), sand blaster, hoists / comalongs, snow blowers, pick-up truck (w / snow plow attach), tractors and associated equipment, ladders and scaffolds, power buffers, portable pumps and compressors, power snakes and rodders, electric valve operators.
  • Manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, product warning labels and plant warning signs, SDS sheets.
  • PAPR / PPE and various safety equipment.

    • Licenses / Certifications :

  • CDL license and Forklift Certification with experience in operating equipment preferred but not necessary.
  • Employees in this position shall be required to be legally authorized to operate a motor vehicle for work-related purposes in the State of Illinois.
  • Random substance abuse testing is required for the position.
  • This description should not be construed to contain every function / responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job.  Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.   Powered by JazzHR
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