The City of Brookhaven is hiring for a General Laborer position for the city's Water Department.

Summary: Performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city water, sewer, and storm drainage facilities and systems. 

Examples of Work

• Determines the location of water and sewer lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation
• Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor
• Insures proper maintenance of equipment and tools; routine cleaning
• May drive trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance; refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor
• Excavates, inspects, cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, cleans, and flushes water mains, lines, and service
• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of manholes, fire hydrants, valves, meters, meter vaults, and boxes
• Services water supply, sewer lift, and other pumps
• Operates power equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications *If candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and/ experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of this position.  *

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED/HSE equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have and maintain a valid State driver's license and CDL certification, or ability to obtain CDL. 
• Class A, B, or D is acceptable for CDL requirement
• If you only have a Class R, this position will start at $9.36 p/h.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Must be able to pass a drug/background screen
• Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance construction, and repair activities
• Skill in operation of job-related tools and equipment
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively understand, communicate, and carry out written and verbal instruction
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards