Construction and Maintenance Worker-Entry Level

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF 5 WORKING DAYS

ABOUT US

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is Northern Utah’s Regional Water Supplier for: treated municipal water, wholesale irrigation water, retail secondary irrigation water, untreated industrial water and groundwater replacement water. We proudly serve the water needs in Davis, Weber, Summit, Morgan and Box Elder counties.

Starting wage is expected to be $20.20-$22.00/hour depending on experience. There are advancement opportunities available for this position including a 5% wage increase upon obtaining a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

This position works outdoors year-round. Schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE JOB

This is an entry level construction and maintenance position. You will perform a variety of functions including construction, maintenance, repair, operations, dump truck driving, and snow removal. On the job training will be provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Not necessarily a comprehensive list.)

- Operates specialized heavy equipment such as 10-wheel dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoe, trenching equipment, snowplow and other similar equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of District facilities.

- Loads, unloads, and cleans trucks and equipment.

- Operates light equipment such as lawn mowers, rollers, cement mixers, pick-ups, tractors, and forklifts.

- Performs a variety of ground maintenance and construction work, such as digging holes and clearing weeds, requiring the use of hand and power tools, such as weed-eater, rakes, shovels, etc.

- Moves various construction materials such as sand, salt, gravel, dirt, etc.

- Installs new water lines, builds meter boxes, builds extensions to raise and lower existing boxes as needed.

- Performs installation or repair of water service connections, water lines and meters, repairs or replaces water meters; cleans and maintains storage tanks, pump houses, and checks PRV stations.

- Participates in work site safety procedures; sets up barricades, safety signs and signal equipment; may perform flagging assignments on work zone safety.

- Performs general maintenance functions such as painting, pouring and finishing cement, carpentry, plumbing, instrument repair, welding, snow removal, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduation or equivalent.

Experience: Prior experience is not required although some experience would be beneficial. Training will be provided.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials and equipment used in general maintenance, construction, repair and laboring work. Should be familiar with basic safety practices.

Special Qualifications: Must obtain Class A or B, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 6 months of hire. Obtaining a Class A CDL is preferred and required for future advancements. Must have and maintain a valid Utah driver’s license and an acceptable driving record per District policy.

We offer excellent benefits including a wellness program, pension, 401(k) plan, 401(k) match, paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, 13 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, HRA, life, LTD insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.20 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible schedule

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Relocation assistance

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person