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- GENERAL LABORER III -** (Water Distribution Division)\
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SALARY: Level 3 (\$36,400 - \$50,960)\
AFFILIATION: AFSCME Local 320
FLSA: Non-Exempt\
ANNNOUNCEMENT #: 6014001
POSTED: 3/26/2025 End: 3/16/2025
The City of Wilmington, a leading Delaware employer, Provides the
City\'s sanitation, recycling, street cleaning, water, and
transportation services through the Department of Public Works. The
Department provides a wide array of services, including once-a-week
recycling and once-a-week residential solid waste collection, treatment
and distribution of high-quality drinking water, collection and
treatment of sewage, stormwater management, sweeping of all City
streets, street paving and repairs, maintenance of traffic signs and
signals, line striping, rodent control, snow removal, and maintenance of
the City fleet and City properties.
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**\
Performs semi-skilled to skilled duties in constructing, maintaining,
and repairing water mains and related devices and equipment of the
city-wide water distribution system within the Department of Public
Works.\
Manually excavate job sites and repair water mains, water service lines,
and fire hydrants.\
Operates a rotator, air compressor, generator, jackhammer, or power
tools.\
Uses tools and operates equipment that does not require a lengthy
learning period or complex skills.\
Performs pipefitting duties and tasks in a variety of trade areas.\
Reads some complex drawings and/or blueprints. May occasionally perform
lead worker supervisory responsibilities of a small crew.\
Performs all related work as assigned.\
Required to work on standby at various times. May be required to work
overtime as needed.
Evaluation for this position includes a review of the application
materials, certification of qualified applicants, and a panel interview
(in-person or virtual).
- WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**\
All selected applicants must pass a criminal background investigation
and have a pre-employment physical.\
- Physical Requirements:** Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
independently; up to 100 pounds with assistance.\
- Vision:** Requires the ability to see close vision and adjust focus as
necessary.\
- Working Conditions:** Work is performed near moving mechanical parts
and outdoors in all weather conditions, including precarious situations.
The noise level is typically loud.\
- Location and Schedule:** This position may require weekend work,
nights, or being on-call as part of the regular job responsibilities.
Primary work locations may include city/county buildings, treatment
plants, and public safety facilities. Work involves travel between sites
as necessary. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., based on business needs.