Storm Water Laborer (Seasonal)

Position Title:
Storm Water Laborer (Seasonal)
Job Posting Closing Date:
***OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
[Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.]
Provo City is hiring seasonal laborers to work in the Storm Water Division. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in providing services to Provo's residents are encouraged to apply.
Job Details
Application Review Process: This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.
Pay Rate: $18.00 hourly depending upon skill level and experience. Payment will be made by direct deposit.
Essential Duties:

• Clean ditches.
• Lay pipe.
• Respond to storm flooding.
• Clean river and flood control channels.
• Pour and finish concrete.
• Clean storm drain boxes and inlets.
• Perform minor maintenance on pumps and pump stations.
• Spray and burn ditch banks.
• Perform other duties relating to irrigation maintenance.
• May be required to operate a backhoe, boom truck, jet machine, and weed burner.
• Assist other crew members as needed/directed and perform other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Any training or experience which would demonstrate an ability to perform the work.
• Physical strength and agility.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate with the public in a courteous manner.
• A knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and equipment required by the position.
• Valid, lawful driver's license.

Hours: 8 - 10 hours per day, Monday - Thursday. Specific schedule to be discussed during interviews.
Duration: This position will begin as soon as possible and run through approximately Nov 30, 2023.
Physical/Environmental Factors: This work requires burning weeds, bending, carrying, occasional heavy lifting, loading, digging holes, and other excavations; and exposure to adverse weather conditions, working in the river, high noise levels, and pesticides.
Pre-employment Testing: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and background investigation. Individuals with unsatisfactory drug screening results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six months.
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Position Type:
Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Scheduled Hours:
40