Temporary Facilities​/Meter Laborer

Description

The City of Bloomington has an exciting job opportunity as a Temporary Full-time Facilities/Meter Laborer
. We invite diverse talent to join our team and help advance our mission focusing on economic vitality, attainable housing, public safety, progress partnerships, inclusion, open government, sustainability, transportation, and quality of place. Come join us and be part of shaping the vibrant future of Bloomington, Indiana.

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Responsible for general maintenance of the lift/booster station buildings.
• Performs landscaping around field assets that fall outside City of Bloomington boundary limits and those within when necessary.
• Acts as a secondary set of eyes and safety person for our Large Meter Testing personnel during confined space entry.
• Completes work and records all machinery and reports necessary for confined space entry by the Large Meter Tester.

• Prior experience in landscaping including mowing, trimming, and brush removal, preferred.
• Ability to navigate confined space entry.
• Knowledge of safety precautions for working in or around department vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and drive City owned vehicles with trailers.

Performs duties which require frequent bending, lifting, stooping, pushing, and/or pulling of equipment and tools. Incumbent is required to remain standing and working for long periods of time and is exposed to jolting, bumping, and vibrations when operating equipment. Moderate physical effort is frequently required for regular periods of time. Ability to work outside and carry equipment.

Performs the majority of duties out of doors, in varying weather conditions, and is periodically exposed to excessive noise, dirt, dust, and vehicle and equipment fumes. Safety precautions must be used at all times to avoid injury to self and others. Some work will be performed in an office setting.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including co-workers, City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.