Construction Laborer

Washington Water Authority

Position Description

Functional Title: Construction Laborer

Interested in joining a growing Team with an exciting future that supports career paths?

Washington Water Authority is seeking a motivated and passionate Construction Laborer to join our Team, grow, and contribute to the Washington Water Distribution System.

As a part of Washington Water Authority, you are eligible for a government pension, free personal medical benefits covered at 100% by the Water Authority, a company provided phone, support for continuing education in the Water Distribution field, and a company provided vehicle when on site or if taking call. Accrued PTO and Sick Time is available after a standard 90-day employee introductory period. Washington Water Authority observes all Federal Holidays.

If you want to join a culture, and Team that cares about the residents of the Washington County area, this is the right place to be. We are a people and community focused Team working to support the Citizens' needs for resources, while improving the second largest water distribution system by span in the State of Arkansas. Please see details below.

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Exempt (Y/N): No Department: Construction

Date: June 2025 Reports To: Field Operations Manager and Crew Team Lead

Pay Range: $18-20/hr.

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SUMMARY

Responsibilities include the quality clean up and restoration of post work sites to their nearest original form or an acceptable post standard of project completion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· A valid driver’s license is required

· Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed for emergencies or while on call.

· Effectively and politely communicate with others orally and in writing.

· Follow a chain of command, appropriate work processes and functions in a safe and efficient manner.

· Reporting and accountability for incidents or issues as well as contributions to resolutions.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information to customers and the public.

· Proficiency in the use of tools and equipment.

· While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen in person and on the phone. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months related experience and/or training, construction and landscaping experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required: Driver’s License

Required: proficiency in reading and writing in English

USE OF COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE and EQUIPMENT

Must have the ability to operate, or learn to operate, general construction tools, truck, dump truck, excavator and backhoe per licensure or certification applicable. Smart phone and I-Pad familiarity and functionality is a necessity for this position.

Washington Water Authority is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Washington Water Authority Team to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Washington Water Authorities policy is that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or political party affiliation.

06/2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

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Work Location: In person