Performs various labor-intensive operations, construction tasks, maintenance, and repair procedures to install, maintain, repair, expand and upgrade the water and wastewater system, in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, ordinances, policies and permits.
• Meets with supervisors, crew leader and coworkers to review, discuss and receive instructions for work assignments
and projects.
• Prepares for work assignments and projects by reviewing/researching maps, engineering prints, project files and other related documents.
• Verifies job location prior to beginning work.
• Obtains supplies, tools and equipment based on work assignment/project's location, nature, and scope.
• Obtains supplies/materials, tools, and equipment for the work assignment/project from inventory and/or land fill yard at the Transfer Station (pipe, construction equipment).
• Checks equipment and personal safety/protective devices to ensure safe operation and proper working condition.
• Wears appropriate safety gear (boots, vest, and hard hat) prior to starting work assignment/project.
• Prepares job site ensuring safety and traffic compliance/regulations. Sets up traffic warning signs, barricades, and flags/re-routes traffic.
• Performs a variety of operations, construction tasks, maintenance, and repair on the water system - trenches/ditches, unrolls and lays, cuts, installs and repairs pipe/water lines, wells, and water tanks.
• Mixes and pours concrete for well slabs, reservoirs, and pump houses.
• Performs a variety of operations, construction tasks, maintenance and repair on the wastewater system and septic tanks - trenches/ditches, cuts, installs and repairs pipelines, pump stations, septic tanks and drain fields.
• Makes connections of water and sewer lines to homes.
• Performs clean up as needed on completed work assignment/project's grounds, landscaping, and repair to pavement/concrete.
• Participates in required training and safety programs, including competent person and OSHA.
• Performs stand-by duties as required by supervisor on a rotational schedule and responds to emergencies (broke line) 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
• Maintains "on call" status at all times to respond to emergencies, weather situations is considered Emergency Position and required to respond appropriately.
• Assists and provides back-up for other departments as needed.
• Performs all duties according to established safety guidelines and EBCI Tribal policy.
This position is supervised by program leadership. This position is not responsible for supervising others.
Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required.
• Requires the ability to read and interpret documents, OSHA and safety regulations, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability to speak and communicate effectively with customers and coworkers; the ability to read maps and knowledge of the Cherokee Reservation is essential.
• Requires the ability to organize work pertaining to work assignments/projects, follow verbal and written instructions; work effectively with coworkers and independently.
• Requires skill in the use of a wide range of equipment such as utility vehicle, driven tools, heavy to light construction equipment used in excavation procedures, welding tools, hand tools (shovels, rakes, pipe wrench, pry bars), various gauges and instruments.
• Must obtain required certifications (flagger, confined spaces, trenching/shoring).
• Requires six months to one year work experience to become proficient in most phases of the job.
* Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
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