Plant Laborer (Wastewater Treatment)

Plant Laborer (Wastewater Treatment)

City of Tyler, TX

Location

Franklin

Posted date

4 days ago

Minimum level

N/A

Employment type

Full-time

Job category

Other

Salary: $12.60 Hourly

Location : TX 75702, TX

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Job Number: 995062

Department: Water

Opening Date: 07/08/2025

Purpose Of Position

Performs manual labor and supports wastewater treatment plant personnel. Maintain all property at wastewater treatment facilities owned by the city

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

Mow and rake grass, trim trees, brush, etc. using power tools and hand tools.

Assist in repairing, installing, and routine maintenance of water/wastewater treatment equipment/facilities.

Assist with loading/unloading of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Sweeps, mops, cleans floor, walls, bathrooms, offices, and storeroom.

Pick up trash/empty trash drums.

Cut and load trash, limbs, brush, and debris for disposal.

Paints equipment/facilities/related structures, assists in constructing various structures with lumber (i.e. shelves, toilets, piers, steps, etc.)

Repair various structures, such as walls, sidewalks, concrete curbs, gates, windows, and doors using hand/power tools.

Drive pickup truck to run errands.

Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Assist with handling of chemicals associated with the wastewater treatment plant process.

Other duties as assigned.

NEEDED SKILLS

Must have a working knowledge and ability to maintain power equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, and power tools.

Must be able to read/speak English; understand and carry out oral instructions; work effectively with other employees.

Must be able to read and understand manufacturer's manual of operation of power equipment.

Must be able to fill out equipment operation logs in a neat and orderly manner.

Must be able to safely lift, carry, push and pull up to 25 pounds occasionally; stand, walk, 1 - 8 hours daily; climb, balance, stoop, bend, crouch and crawl, occasionally.

Must have good vision and hearing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Utilities experience preferred. Must possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License, with clear driving record. Must be able to work overtime when required.

City Of Tyler Policy

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran, The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job, The City shall continually re its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler. Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in glace or each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Norge, and eight years of relevant experience will he considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree, any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to. Drug and Alcohol Screenings. Work Fitness Evaluation. Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

The City of Tyler Policy States Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager. No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.

The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.

The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:

Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan

11 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Supplemental life insurance

Short Term Disability

Award-winning Infants at Work Program

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing professional development

We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

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Do you possess a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clear driving record?

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