Workforce Development Worker - Lead Service Line

$37,440 - $45,760/Yr

City Of Evanston - Evanston, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Evanston, IL

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Workforce Development Worker - Lead Service Line position is an entry-level role focused on manual labor and on-the-job training for lead service line replacements and maintenance of municipal water and sewer systems. The position involves working under supervision to perform various tasks related to water distribution, sewer conveyance, and street repair, while adhering to safety regulations and city work rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lead service line replacements.
• Assist in the repair of water mains, water service lines, valves, and fire hydrants using hand and power tools.
• Assist in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the municipal sewer conveyance system including pipelines, manholes, and catch basins.
• Dig ditches and holes.
• Repair and restore streets, sidewalks, alleys, and parkways.
• Work with a crew to make point repairs on sewer mains which are collapsed.
• Inspect manholes to determine condition and locate stoppages.
• Assist in the cleaning and repairing of inlets, catch basins, and manholes, using hand and power tools.
• Assist in the installation of precast concrete sections and adjustment rings to raise manhole structures to prescribed street level using appropriate tools.
• Break asphalt and other pavement, using hydraulic pavement breaker, air hammer, pick, and shovel.
• Perform work as needed in the excavation of streets, alleys, curbs, and sidewalks, including back-fill and temporary patching.
• Operate and maintain backhoe and heavy equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Upon possession of a CDL permit, may drive various trucks to transport crew, materials, equipment, and spoils.
• Load and unload trucks as appropriate to work assignment.
• Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment machines and attachments.
• Compact excavation trenches using air, gasoline, and hydraulic powered compactors.
• Measure distances of excavation sites using tape measure and mark outline of areas to be trenched according to direction of supervisor.
• Replace manhole and catch basin covers.
• Assist in providing information to update sewer atlas maps.
• Cut sections of pipe with a cut-off saw and remove damaged sections from the ditch.
• Replace broken pipes and reconnect pipe sections using pipe sleeves or repair clamps.
• Inspect joints to ensure tightness and seal before backfilling.
• Assist with sewer cleaning including use of a power rodder, high velocity water jetting, and catch basin cleaning equipment.
• Post and remove temporary street signs and notify community members of water service disruptions caused by emergency repairs.
• Make minor repairs to treatment plant buildings.
• Perform maintenance on equipment.
• Perform various functions in snow and ice control operations, including but not limited to, plowing and anti/de-icing of roadways, lots, and walkways.
• Sweep walks, shovel snow, operate a snow blower, and spread salt and other deicing agents.
• Receive and unload deliveries and supplies.
• Safely operate medium to large vehicles and equipment while pulling short/long trailers up to 10,000 lbs. with secured loads.
• Operate other various public works/construction equipment associated with lead service line replacements, street maintenance, ROW repair and restoration.
• Place and finish concrete, lay, and roll asphalt, set brick pavers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Resident of City of Evanston (zip code 60201 or 60202).
• Possession of high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum eighteen years of age or older.
• Must possess a Driver's License and safe driving record.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a Class B CDL permit within 6 months of employment.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within the first twelve months of employment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions communicated in English.
• Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
• Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to pass a physical test.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to pass a basic written test.

Benefits

• On-the-job training