Wastewater Laborer II

Position Objectives:

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs manual work including routine maintenance and repair duties for public utilities manhole installation and maintenance; cleaning wastewater lines and manholes; lift station maintenance, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the assigned supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the wastewater treatment plant, drying beds, and generators.

• Cleans and washes clarifiers.

• Cleans sewer mains and lift stations

• Performs lift station maintenance including alarm testing, pump down testing, pull pumps, etc.

• Ensures lift stations are operating efficiently, performs amp readings, ensure pumps are working properly.

• Assists with the installation of wastewater collection and water distribution lines, taps, repairs, and replacement.

• Manhole installation and maintenance.

 • Collect wastewater samples for testing.

• Document materials used, and actions taken to complete task orders.

• Regular upkeep and maintenance of the vehicles, equipment, and tools used.

• Assist with other department's maintenance work as needed or required.

• Complete assigned health and safety courses to create a safe work environment

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Close supervision

• Under the directions of the Plant Operator

Minimum Requirements:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Desirable Training and Experience:

High school graduation or its equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits:

The City of Diboll offers excellent benefits to its eligible employees including:

• Paid Health Insurance
• TMRS retirement matched at 7%
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Paid Wellness Program of $150.00 per year  for those who participate
• Longevity Pay after 1st year anniversary - $4 per month of employment
• Annual Certificate Pay
• Optional Flexible Spending Allocation (FSA)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Cancer Insurance

 
Employees and their spouse/dependents enrolled in a city health insurance plan receive a free membership to MyMD Select.  MyMD Select operates a full-service medical office in Lufkin and can serve as your primary care physician with $0 office visits.
 
My MD Select benefits:
- Free office visits (sick, diagnostic referral, annual checkup)
- Free labs
- Discounted diagnostic testing through partner providers
- 24/7 health professional access through the Spruce app for questions and concerns