Seasonal - Utility Laborer

BENEFITS

Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental and vision insurance. In addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose:

The Water System Maintenance (Seasonal) assists with the maintenance and operation of the communitys onewater infrastructure which includes the delivery of safe drinking water the ecological management of hundreds of stormwater ponds and streams and the sanitary collection and delivery of household and industrial drain water safely back into the Minnesota River. This position is responsible for the following areas of impact all of which will be trained by public works water professionals.

The department is responsible for the environmental management design construction and maintenance of the street water sewer and drainage infrastructure systems in the community.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the aptitude to learn and perform a variety of activities which sustain the infrastructure and ensures future generations have the same or better quality of life as current residents of Eden Prairie. These activities include the use of digital mapping and work management tools operation of pickup trucks (including trailers at times) using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintains the public drinking water distribution system by inspecting testing operating and repairing fire hydrants gate valves water storage equipment and all associated appliances.
• Inspects evaluates and assists with the repair of stormwater runoff systems throughout the community. This activity includes maintaining surface water ponds and all interconnected water management features to strict environmentally sensitive standards of construction and performance.
• Reads maps navigates to specific manhole locations and communicates with the hydrovacuum cleaning crew to ensure the highpressure cleaning system reaches the full length of the of the sanitary mainline being serviced.
• Assists the structure repair crew (construction work) by using various tools to help remove and repair manhole components and rainwater collection structures.
• Performs infrequent grounds maintenance activities such as restoration of lawn areas damaged by utility repairs landscaping and lawn mowing/trimming.

While these areas are the primary focus of the position we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the department.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) required.
• Must be 18 years or older; related experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Technical Skills: Demonstrate a basic mechanical aptitude. Candidate must also have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Safety: All Maintenance Technicians must demonstrate safe equipment operation and working conditions in traffic on City streets parks and while entering confined spaces.
• Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.
• Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
• Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.
• Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• Valid Drivers License and excellent driving record required.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to lift/carry/push/pull at least 5075 lbs the ability to ascend and descend ladders and manhole steps in tightly confined spaces and operate a motor vehicle.

Additional Information :

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime