Employment Application

Summer Help

 
Position: WWTP/WTP Summer Help                                                                 
​Reports to: WWTP/WTP Superintendent
Summary: Tahlequah Public Works Authority is operated for the general welfare, safety, and health of the City of Tahlequah and the citizens thereof through the furnishing of adequate water, sewer, and electrical services. A Summer Helper for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Water Treatment Plant is responsible for maintaining the grounds around the plant.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs labor required to trim and/or remove and dispose of debris from trees, grass, and other vegetation
• Operates a variety of equipment, including but not limited to, lawn mowers, weed-eaters, spray equipment, etc
• Uses chemical spray vegetation killer only under the close supervision and direction
• Performs custodial duties (i.e., sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, vacuum, etc.) daily
• Cleans work area of tools and extra equipment
• Adheres to company policies and procedures, including regular and timely attendance, appropriate dress code, and ensuring a safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned by Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of lawn care equipment, and/or the ability to learn quickly under supervision
• Ability to receive and process written and oral instructions and ability to communicate clearly with the same skills
• Ability to work in extreme weather (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc) for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Strong time management, organization, and planning skills preferred
• Willingness to comply with all applicable State and Federal Laws, as well as all Authority Policies and Procedures
• Performs laboring tasks for prolonged periods under extreme conditions
• Great customer service skills required
• Must be able to work on scheduled deadlines and meet those requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moves, lifts, carries, and places materials and supplies weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds on a frequent basis without assistance
• Frequently reaches overhead and below the knees, including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting with or without bearing weight
• Frequently required to squat, kneel, or climb
• Continuous repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping, and turning
• Stands and/or walks continuously throughout shift, rarely sitting during shift
• Visually locates materials and other objects, as well as verifies information, often in small print

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily exposed to outside work with variations in heat, cold, ice/snow, rain, dust, and humidity
• Exposure to chemicals and sewer gases in day-to-day operation
• May be exposed to different varieties of plants, animals, etc.

 
**THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITVE POSITION.