Elder Driveway Laborer I

Job Description

Position: Elder Driveway Laborer I Open: 04-27-26
Location: White Earth Close: 05-01-26
Pay: $17.64/hr Benefits: Full Status: Full time

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is seeking a qualified candidate who will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance of elder driveways for individual households on the White Earth Reservation.

Position Outcomes:
Assists with repair and maintenance of elder driveways and other assigned duties
• Assists heavy equipment operator leveling and grading driveways for elder program
• Assist mobilizing equipment and materials to the sites
• Assist other staff with snow removal and grave digging as assigned

Ensure maintenance is performed on equipment to promote longer equipment life with safer operation.
• Greases equipment grease points on buckets, booms, tracks and suspensions.
• Changes oil, oil filters, air filters and fuel filters, using correct parts and materials.
• Performs minor repairs on equipment, such as changing hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages and tires.
• Maintains mechanical and maintenance records of equipment and trucks

Ensures safe procedures are followed to prevent accidents, injury and death.
• Ensures loaded buckets, booms and other related equipment are not swung overhead of other workers.
• Ensures backup alarms, flashers, parking brakes and other safety equipment is in working order and operational.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer systems and their related components.
• Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council and the Public Works department.
• Knowledge of White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history, and lifestyles.
• Skilled in the operation of hand tools and power tools.
• Skilled in determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Skilled in the handling of multiple tasks.
• Skilled in understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills as required.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED),
• Valid driver’s license to travel to Various work sites and other business-related destinations.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.