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City of La Junta Water Maintenance Worker in La Junta, Colorado
Contact hr.cityoflajunta@lajuntacolorado.org for job description and application
Looking for a dependable, hands-on job? We're hiring a Water Maintenance Worker to assist with the construction and maintenance of water systems. No experience necessary---training provided!
What You'll Do:
• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in water system construction and maintenance
• Assist with maintenance, repair, and construction projects
• Help maintain buildings, facilities, and equipment (including painting and general upkeep)
• Drive trucks (up to 10 tons loaded) and operate light equipment
• Clean ditches, plant sites, and pumping facilities
• Assist with utility taps and water system installations
• Monitor pumping stations and perform basic checks
• Read, test, and repair water meters
• Maintain lawns, trim trees and shrubs, and assist with groundskeeping
• Operate snow and ice removal equipment
• Clean and service vehicles and tools
What We're Looking For:
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor conditions
• Dependable and safety-focused
• Valid driver's license preferred
What We Offer:
• On-the-job training
• Stable, essential work serving the community
High school diploma or GED required.
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Participation in a random drug and alcohol testing program. Possession of a Class 1 Water Certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.