Water and Sewer Laborer I

Job Description

Position: Public Works Laborer I Open: 10-12-26
Location: Water & Sewer Close: 10-23-26
Pay: $17.64/hr. Benefits: Full Status: Full-Time

The White Earth Reservation Tribal Council is currently seeking a qualified candidate who will be responsible for assisting with the installation and maintenance Water and Sewer systems for individual households on the White Earth Reservation.

Position Summary:
Installs septic tank and drain fields to ensure compliance with Indian Health Service specifications.
• Shovels after backhoe digging is complete.
• Lays sewer pipe (solid and perforated).
• Installs two-way cleanouts and caps.
• Covers pipe with drain-field gravel (rock), geotextile cloth and levels trench.
• Use survey transit to ensure pipes are at right grade and level.
Installs repairs and maintains city water and sewer mains and city water and sewer services to ensure proper operation and uninterrupted service.
• Cut out damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections and replace pipe sections using appropriate fittings…
• Ensures that repaired sewer line and water line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
• Covers repaired pipes with fill, and packs backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Clean septic tanks and sewer service lines to ensure proper operation and uninterrupted service.
• Inspects manholes to locate sewer stoppages.
• Operates sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders and high velocity water Jetter.
Assists with installation, repairs and maintenance of various well systems and water services to ensure proper operation and uninterrupted service.
• Installs and/or replaces deep well submersible pumps.
• Installs and/or replace shallow well pumps.
• Installs and/or replace gate valves with boxes and curb stops with boxes.
• Installs and/or replace various pressure tanks and accessories.
• Repairs water heaters and related components.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• 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.
• Knowledge of Indian Health Service specifications.
• 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 Required:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Prefer training in individual Sewage Treatment Systems and Plumbing training or experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurance for travel between sites and other related businesses.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.