Utility Worker/Utility Worker CDL

Salary: $19.26 - $24.35 Hourly Location : 5300 S. Shackleford, Little Rock Job Type:

Full time Job Number: 24-32 Department: Collection Systems Maintenance Opening Date: 06/24/2024 Closing Date: 7/24/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Safety Sensitive

• YES Uniform Required

• YES Scope of Responsibilities: Perform a variety of manual tasks which support the Collection System Maintenance division.
  
  Operates and cares for LRWRA equipment and property according to requirements. Examples of Duties Duties & Responsibilities: Always follows instructions of the Crew Leader CDL and/or Supervisor.
  
  Assists in loading and unloading materials. Uses pick, shovel, and/or other hand tools according to the requirements of the job at hand. Performs backfill and cleanup tasks as required.
  
  Maintains a good driving record. Maintains tools and equipment properly. Always follows safety practices and guidelines - including wearing proper personal protective/safety equipment due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, flammable liquids, biological hazards, toxic/flammable compressed gases, and confined spaces.
  
  Follows established work procedures and practices. Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities that is good for the community and LRWRA. Typical Qualifications Career Path Qualification Chart Summary 6068NE 6067NE CP Utility Worker CP Utility Worker CDL NE-Grade 3 NE-Grade 5 Education High School Diploma or GED required. Experience & Training Must be 18 years of age

Minimum of six months experience in general maintenance, sewer construction, rehab, or related underground utility construction work

Some experience in performing general maintenance, sewer construction, rehab, or related underground utility construction work preferred

Must have attained a minimum of a Step 2 Utility Worker Ability to read, write, and work simple arithmetic.Minimum of 80 hours cross-training on a combination cleaning truck, dump truck with trailer, and loading and unloading of equipment with acknowledgement forms signed and skills test passed Working Knowledge Basic Practicing General maintenance, sewer construction, rehab, or related underground utility construction work

General maintenance, sewer construction, rehab, or related underground utility construction work Commercial vehicle operation Ability to obtain and maintain Valid Arkansas driver's license.Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A) with Tanker EndorsementReliable telephone for after-hours contact for emergency or call-out situations Ability to perform Remove and replace manhole lids, climb in and out of manholes, and work with tools and equipment

Operate equipment under direction

Work in extreme weather and difficult terrain.Provide backup assistance to Equipment Operator CDL and/or Crew Leader CDL as required

Complete reports and forms, as needed. Help erect safety devices according to traffic regulations where applicable.Ability to communicate clearly and follow verbal and written instructions. Drive standard transmission vehicles Meet and maintain attendance requirements Comply with all safety rules and regulations Be available for on-call weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required Employee Benefits Health/Prescription/Dental/Drug/Vision Health & Prescription Drug

• UMR (United Healthcare) - High Deductible with H.S.A Dental

• Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas Vision

• DeltaVision / EyeMed Insight Holidays 11 days per calendar year. Paid Time Off (PTO)- Hours accrue based on length of service (1 day equals 8 hours): 0-1 years: 18 days 1-5 years: 20 days 6-15 years: 25 days 16-25 years: 30 days 26 years : 35 days Retirement Plans Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) . Defined benefit.
  
  Mandatory employee contribution of 5.25% tax-deferred. Employer contribution of 15.32%. Vested at 5 years of employment. 401(a) Money Purchase Plans. Mandatory employee contribution schedule.
  
  Employer contribution schedule based on tenure. Vested at 5 years of employment. 457 Deferred Compensation Plans. Supplemental pre-tax plan.
  
  Funded entirely by employee. Disability Leaves Short Term Disability (STD) employer paid. Short Term Disability (STD) Buy Up (optional) employee paid.
  
  Long Term Disability (LTD) employer paid. Miscellaneous Benefits Health Savings Account with employer contribution available. Group Term Life Insurance (1x annual salary) employer paid.
  
  Additional life insurance. Funded entirely by employee. Direct deposit of payroll.
  
  Education Reimbursement of up to $5250.00 annually (after 1 year of employment). University of Little Rock, AR tuition discounts. Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Fitness Reimbursement of up to $300.00 annually.