City of Syracuse residency is required for this position. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.Job DescriptionThe work involves responsibility for performing semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and services. This class involves the application of plumbing skills to a variety of tasks involving installation and repair of services, laying of water mains and related jobs. Assignments are received from a crew leader in the form of verbal communication or job order form. Work may be reviewed in progress or upon completion by visual observation or through submission of forms indicating job performed. Depending upon size of task, an employee in this class normally works as a team member under the general supervision of a crew leader; on small tasks the employee may function independently. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of the position. Does related work as required.Minimum QualificationsTwo (2) years of full time work experience, or its part time equivalent, performing physical outdoor construction work including the operation of heavy and light work trucks and/or equipment; orOne (1) year full time work experience, or its part time equivalent, performing underground utility workSpecial Necessary RequirementWhen required to operate motor vehicles, employees must possess a valid non-CDL or CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle(s) being operated.BenefitsDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveVision insuranceRetirement plan Note: Anyone promoted to this position must undergo a trial period of no less than 30 workdays but not to exceed 90 workdays to ensure that such employee meets the minimum requirement of the position.The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at 315-448-8780 or personnel@syr.gov.All offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screen.
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