OCWA – Central New York’s Water Authority is currently seeking candidates for a Laborer I to join our Facilities Team.
The work involves a variety of routine manual tasks requiring little planning or special knowledge and sustained medium to heavy physical effort involving frequent exposure to all kinds of weather conditions. A Laborer I usually works as a member of a crew using hand tools and power tools such as chain saws, pneumatic tools, and may operate power driven equipment such as lawn mowers, snow blowers and small tractors. Laborers I may assist with: the repair of basic plumbing (PVC and copper), greasing of pumps and performance of basic preventative maintenance on wastewater treatment equipment. This work is distinguished from other classes performing routine manual tacks as a member of a crew by either the work setting or the degree of specialization. Examples would be groundkeepers, maintenance helpers or stock attendants. A Laborer has no supervisory responsibilities. Positions in this class are supervised by a higher level laborer or maintenance position, usually a foreman, crew-leader, or other higher level worker, who assigns tasks giving detailed instructions. The work of the Laborer is subject to close supervision in progress and upon completion, although routine repetitive duties once learned may be performed more independently. Does related work as required. Laborer I
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
None.
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
OUR MISSION: To provide safe, reliable and affordable water to residents, businesses and industries in Central New York in a manner protective of water resources and the environment.
OUR VISION: To be an innovative water industry leader for the 21st Century.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY PROMISE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP: Part of the reason that OCWA is able to deliver water so efficiently is that we believe in using our resources responsibly. That is why we continue to build toward a sustainable future through a strong infrastructure and reinvestment program.
- Some water utilities have a goal of reinvesting as little as 2% of their budgeted annual revenues in the renewal and replacement of their infrastructure. By contrast, OCWA in 2021 reinvested 22% back into our assets.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION AS AN EMPLOYEE IS AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR OUR GREATER OCWA COMMUNITY!
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OCWA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, arrest record, genetic predisposition, marital status, military or veteran status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
