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Water/Wastewater Construction Technician
Lafayette, LAPosted 1 weeks ago
onsite
Job Description
Job Id:
409
# of Openings:
2
Major Job Duties
This role, reporting to the Construction Foreman, is responsible for executing capital improvements and performing construction projects in their assigned zone.
This is a key role supporting the upgrading of our facilities.
Starting Pay: $19/hr
What We Offer:
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 5% automatic company 401(k) contribution
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Stable, essential industry with long-term career opportunity
- Supportive team environment with hands-on field work and training
Primary Responsibilities
- Work with the engineering department to complete planned projects
- Execute work on open work orders and pending construction projects as assigned
- Dig and install new mains as needed
- Assist with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other work as directed
- Work with the maintenance team as needed
- All other duties as assigned
Personal Attributes
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
- Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
- Attention to Detail - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task from the beginning to the end of the project/task
- Communication, Oral & Written- Ability to communicate effectively with others using both the spoken/written word
- Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
- Judgment -Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
- Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work- related problems
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
- Teamwork- Ability to work as part of a team
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- OSHA Safety Training is preferred
- Ability to read and interpret Engineering and Construction plans
- Valid Driver’s License
- Experience with heavy equipment is a plus
Working Conditions
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to lift heavy objects of up to 75 pounds
- Exposure to potential hazards such as chemicals, fumes, and odors
- Will work in confined spaces
- Willingness to be on call in emergency situations
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