Skilled Laborer/Equipment Operator

Conemaugh Township Municipal Authority is looking for a Skilled Laborer/Equipment Operator.
Experience in water distribution systems and/or water treatment with slow sand filter is preferred.
Candidate should be willing to obtain a Class C water operator license and we are willing to train the right candidate.
Applicant must be mechanically inclined and experienced with the use of miscellaneous hand tools and power equipment.
Wages will be compensatory with experience.
*DUTIES:* * Repair water leaks on mains and services.
* Install new/replacement water services and mains.
* Set up traffic control devices & flag traffic.
* Replace concrete, blacktop, topsoil and other restoration tasks.
* Use of computers and tablets for accessing GIS maps, documenting completed maintenance & completing daily time sheets.
* Read PA One Call tickets and mark out utilities.
* Be available for 24/7 callout rotations for emergency work.
* Read meter routes.
* Perform any and all other appropriate functions as required.
*EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:* * High school education.
* Prefer a valid Class B driver's license.
* Knowledge of trench safety and ability to work within trench shoring.
* Experience working within confined spaces.
* Previous experience of operating dump trucks, back-hoes and excavators is required.
*ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* * Requires a variety of physical activities including, but not limited to climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, standing and walking to perform water main repairs, blacktop and concrete work.
* Speaking, hearing, reading and writing are necessary to communicate with the office manager and other employees.
* Document daily activity, and to fill out time sheets.
* Minimum normal vision is required to perform all aspects of job.
* Requires the ability to learn related steps and processes.
* Individual must be able to work with limited supervision at times *PHYSICAL EFFORT:* * Job requires ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
*WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:* * Job requires exposure to outside environmental conditions such as extreme heat and cold, work during inclement weather, along with proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, noise, fumes, odors, dusts, and gases.
Sometimes requires use of a respirator or other breathing apparatus.
Most times requires use of hardhat, gloves, eye protection, & ear protection.
* Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits: * Dental Insurance * Health Insurance * Paid Time Off * Retirement Plan * Vision Insurance * Uniform Allotment Schedule: * 8 Hour Shift * Monday to Friday * On Call * Overtime Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Licenses * Class B Drivers' License (Preferred) Work Location: * Multiple locations Typical start time: * 7AM Typical end time: * 3:30PM Pay Frequency: * Weekly Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.
00 - $22.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * On call * Overtime * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person