Water Distribution and Collection Laborer

City of Paris, KY | City of Paris, KY

Date Posted: 4/6/2023 9:24:29 AM

Description:

FULL TIME WATER DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION LABORER

The City of Paris, KY is seeking a full-time Water Distribution and Collection Laborer. This position is part of a team that is responsible for helping build, maintain, and manage utility infrastructure and ensuring public health and safety by supplying safe drinking water to homes and businesses in the City of Paris and Bourbon County as well as preventing and/or responding to sewage overflows and blockages.

Job Duties:

• Provides general labor work required to maintain water and sewer lines throughout the city and county.
• Assists in the construction, maintenance and cleanliness of water distribution systems. Inspect, clean, maintain, construct, and repair wastewater collection systems including sanitary sewers, storm drains, pump stations, pipes, manholes and catch basins.
• Operates vehicles and motorized equipment safely and efficiently;
• Class I drives light and medium trucks; higher Classes may operate heavy equipment.
• May be required to operate a variety of light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment.
• Detects malfunctions in equipment and infrastructure and makes minor repairs or recommendations for major repairs.
• Some knowledge of water system operation or plumbing is preferred, but training is available.
• Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of the tools and equipment used and preventative maintenance practices.
• Candidates who are dependable, show initiative and sound judgement, and the ability to understand and to follow instructions are preferred.

Excellent Benefit Package Includes:

• medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays.
• KY CERS retirement.

Advancement Opportunities.

• Salary Range: Salary range based on experience and licenses:
• Trainee $13.00 - $19.00 per hour
• Class I $13.60 - $19.90 per hour
• Class II $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
• Class III $16.40 - $24.10 per hour

Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 8-hour day shift, Monday - Friday Key

Requirements

• High school or GED equivalent
• KY driver’s license
• Ability to acquire appropriate Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection certifications as issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather. Exposure to water and extreme elements.
• Minimum lifting restriction 50lbs frequently
• Flexible Schedule for emergency repairs.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for an extended period of time, walk and stand; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; operate heavy equipment that produce vibrations, perform repetitive movements of hands or wrist; crouch crawl; have the ability to move safely over uneven terrain. Must be able to wear personal protective gear correctly during the entire shift.

Physical criteria include:

• The ability to lift 25/50 pounds regularly
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to safely climb ladders • The ability to work in extreme weather

Application Deadline: 05/05/2023

Apply on indeed or online at paris.ky.gov or email resume to The Assistant City Manager Kevin Mayhorn kmayhorn@paris.ky.gov

Kevin Mayhorn
Assistant City Manager
525 High Street
Paris, KY 40361