Water Maintenance Laborer (Part-time)



Job Details

Water Maintenance Laborer (Part-time)
Employer

City of La Habra

Salary

$13.25 - $14.75 Hourly

Location

La Habra, CA

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

00049

Department

Public Works

Division

Water & Sewer

Opening Date

04/16/2018

Description

The City of La Habra is recruiting to fill a position of Part-Time Water Maintenance Laborer (not to exceed 28 hours per week) in the Water Division of the Public Works Department and to establish an eligibility list for future openings. 

Under immediate supervision, the Part-Time Water Maintenance Laborer performs unskilled and manual labor tasks; assists and trains in semi-skilled tasks related to Water Maintenance; and performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties

  • Reads/removes/installs water meters in an assigned area and records relevant data. 
  • Turns water service off and on.
  • Manually digs and back-fills trenches and holes.
  • Maintains accurate service records and prepares reports on work performed.
  • Sets up and removes barricades, cones, warning signs, flags, and lights.
  • Assists in the installation, repair, and cleaning of pipes, mains, meters, and valves using various power and hand tools.
  • Assesses and makes repairs to minor plumbing problems.
  • Locates, inspects, and tests water lines and sources of leaks.  Assists in repairing meter leaks when necessary.
  • Responds to consumer requests regarding water pressure, volume, quality, and consumption.
  • Complies with CAL-OSHA personal and equipment safety regulations.
  • Observes proper safety precautions.
  • Maintains  tools, supplies, equipment, and the work site in safe condition.
  • Cleans up work area after the job is completed.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:
  • Tools and methods of labor. 
  • Practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of water meters. 
  • Safe work practices and principles of safe driving practices. 
Ability to: 
  • Post data accurately on computer forms and prepare simple records.
  • Read and interpret street maps.
  • Follow written and oral instructions.
  • Work safely around mechanical equipment.
  • Learn basic computer operations. 
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with others and provide excellent customer service to members of the community and all those contacted while performing job functions.

Supplemental Information

Physical Qualifications:  Position requires heavy physical work; frequent pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 75 pounds; requires manual dexterity in using minimal skill tools such as shovels, rakes, and hand tools; working in locations usually open and exposed to varying weather; regularly working near moving vehicles; may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moderate to loud noise level environments.  May be required to wear a respirator.  In accordance with OSHA regulations, employees are prohibited from having facial or head hair that impedes the effectiveness of respirator equipment.
 
Training and Experience:  High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a maintenance related field.
 
Certificates or Licenses:  Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California driver's license.

Application Procedure:
Completed applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Applications will be screened and those applicants deemed best qualified will be invited for an oral interview.  The final candidate must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check and will also be fingerprinted.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all La Habra city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Below is a list of key benefits offered to part-time, seasonal, and limited service employees of the City of La Habra and is only a summary of benefits. They are not intended to replace or modify the legal plan documents on file in the Human Resources Department.

RETIREMENT: The City provides a deferred compensation 457 plan administered by ICMA-RC Retirement Plan.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE PAID SICK LEAVE: Part-time employees are entitled to use accrued sick leave after 90 days of employment and are only permitted to use 24 hours of accrued sick leave time per year.

Employer
City of La Habra
Address
110 E. La Habra Blvd.

La Habra, California, 90631
Phone
562-383-4079

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