Entry Level Laborer - Delaware County, OH : Job Details

Entry Level Laborer

Salary

$19.34 - $23.69 Hourly

Location

Lewis Center, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2400936

Department

Regional Sewer District

Division

Environmental Services

Opening Date

12/12/2024

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (JFS)

* Description

* Benefits

Objectives

Why Us?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of individuals committed to doing meaningful work? We have built a welcoming atmosphere that promotes the sharing of ideas, supports each other and tackles issues that directly impact our local communities. If you are the type of person that would be excited to support impactful programs for the fastest growing county in Ohio, we would love to speak with you.

It is our goal to recruit, train, and retain the most qualified and productive staff for Delaware County; to promote mutual trust and respect for each other; and practice open and timely communication with the expectation and confidence that people will do the right thing. We hope to provide an opportunity for all employees to develop their potential and make the best use of their abilities.

What we are looking for

Delaware County has open opportunities for career minded individuals with our Regional Sewer District. We offer great benefits, professional growth opportunities, and competitive wages all located in beautiful Delaware County.

Are you done looking for just a job and ready to start a career instead? If you want to be part of a high integrity team that cares about our community, consider starting a career with us. Pay is based on both work/life experience and we offer clearly defined paths for advancement. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Driver's License is required.

Individual is responsible for the maintenance of the Collection System and the protection against any unauthorized discharges to the sanitary sewer system. Individual reports to the Collection System Manager.

Job Standards

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Employee must have a valid Ohio Driver's License, Commercial Driver's License class B with necessary endorsements or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment, and an acceptable driving record. Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability.

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

* Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;

* Inspects the existing sewer system for Inflow & Infiltration (I & I), blockages, and odors;

* Read and interpret blueprints, standard drawings and equipment manuals;

* Repairs manholes and perform routine maintenance on wet wells, force mains and gravity lines;

* Assist in the maintenance of the grounds throughout the Sewer District including but not limited to Regional plants, package plants, Lift Stations, and Sewer Easements;

* Assists with treatment plant and pump station tank cleaning;

* Assists with manhole inspection program;

* Operate collection system equipment; e.g. Vac Truck, Jet truck, Sewer Camera systems, Air release valves, and in-line valves, etc.;

* Must follow safety practices as required by the County; e.g. Arc flash safety, chemicals and associated SDS's, Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space, CPR and first aid, gas monitoring equipment, safe climbing practices, forklift operation, crane operations, etc;

* Responds timely to declared county emergencies and other emergency situations that may require the use of equipment to protect the public health;

* Maintains readiness and have the ability to properly use portable generators, portable pumps, and all other emergency response equipment;

* Operates, calibrates, and maintains chemical feed systems for odor control throughout the sewer district;

* Assists with composite sampling at site locations of industrial/commercial accounts; Regularly cleans the field sampling equipment, maintains, and orders replacement parts, as needed;

* Clears blocked sewer lines;

* Assists with mainline point repairs;

* Implements Work Zone safety plans including but not limited to road closures, lane restrictions and right of way work;

* General knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and other asset management software;

* Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops.

* Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;

* Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and

* Other duties as assigned.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.