Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

LABORER

Perform work required for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of buildings, equipment, vehicles and grounds. Grounds maintenance, painting, cleaning tanks, snow plowing, etc.

Valid Driver’s License required.

Heavy lifting is required.

Full-time position could be at one of the following locations :

• Waukegan WRF :      Waukegan, IL
• Clavey Road WRF :   Highland Park, IL
• Gurnee WRF :          Gurnee, IL
• Floater :                      All Three Locations

The starting pay for this position as of May 1, 2025 is $30.19 / hour, with an increase to $31.89 / hour after a 180-day probationary period. The District offers the following benefits :

Please send resume to :

North Shore Water Reclamation District

P.O. Box 750

14770 W. Wm. Koepsel Drive

Gurnee, IL  60031-0750

Fax :   847-623-6101

hrmail@northshorewrd.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title :   Laborer                                               Department :     Operations

Job Purpose Statement : Perform a variety of routine unskilled and semi-skilled manual duties required in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater recycling operations and sewer collection system throughout District facilities.

Reporting Structure :   Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.

Essential Job Functions :

Physical and Visual Activities :

Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling, Fingering, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Acuity far, Acuity near, Depth Perception, Field of Vision, Accommodation, Color Vision. Heights and ladders.

Physical Demands :

Physical demands commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Lift up to 1 lb. up to 15% of the time, Over 1 lb. up to 5 lbs. over 15% up to 40% of the time, Over 5 lbs. up to 25 lbs. up to 15% of the time may be carried several hundred yards during the day, Over 25 lbs. up to 60 lbs. up to 15% of the time may be required to carry several feet, Over 60 lbs. up to 15% of the time.

Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions :

Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Inside, Outside, Both, Extremes of cold, Cold temperature changes, Extremes of hot, Hot temperature changes, Wet, Humid, Noise, Vibration, Hazards, Fumes, Odors, Poor ventilation.

Job Qualification Requirements

Knowledge : High School level reading and math skills, ability to understand and communicate in English language. High school graduate or state recognized educational equivalency certificate.

Experience :   Specific vocational preparation includes an occupationally significant combination of vocational education, apprentice training, in-plant training, on-the job training, or essential experience.

Machines, Tools, Equipment (Office and Industrial), Software :   Skidsteer loader, fork lift truck, lawn equipment, pressure washer, power hand tools (saws, drills, etc.), sand blaster, hoists / comalongs, snow blowers, pick-up truck (w / snow plow attach), tractors and associated equipment, ladders and scaffolds, power buffers, portable pumps and compressors, power snakes and rodders, electric valve operators. Manufacturer operating and maintenance instructions, product warning labels and plant warning signs, SDS sheets. PAPR / PPE and various safety equipment.

Licenses / Certifications :   CDL license and Forklift Certification with experience in operating equipment preferred but not necessary.

Employees in this position shall be required to be legally authorized to operate a motor vehicle for work-related purposes in the State of Illinois.

Random substance abuse testing is required for the position.

This description should not be construed to contain every function / responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job.  Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

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