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Floodwall Laborer (2 positions)

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Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District

Franklin, KY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Job Description

JOB Under direct supervision, performs physical, unskilled tasks associated with sewer, drainage and flood protection operations and maintenance
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Mows and cleans ditches. Shovels snow in season. Operates passenger car or light trucks. Trims trees and bushes. Sets up and operates portable pumps, 90 lb. jackhammers and other heavy equipment. Digs ditches, holes and other excavations. Loads/unloads equipment, materials and supplies weighing 10 lbs. to 100 lbs. Lifts heavy (45 lbs. to 100 lbs.) objects from the ground to an elevation of 4'8". Hauls miscellaneous materials in wheel barrels. Operates jackhammer and 45 lb. Air spade. Mixes mortar. Loads/unloads items (100 lbs. Maximum/person) from truck and carries to job site (anywhere from 10' to 200'). Hands materials to person performing assorted repair operations and maintenance tasks. Assists with miscellaneous tasks. Assists in cleaning catch basins, structures, pipes, valves, etc. Assists in operating, maintaining and installing all MSD maintained floodwall closures, gates, valves, etc. (in season). Piles sandbags (50 lbs.) during flooding events. Operates 20 lb. weed eaters, 25 lb. chainsaws and other small power tools. Cleans/cuts ditches. Removes catch basin grates (50-200 lbs) and manhole covers (125 lbs.). Walks/crawls sanitary/storm sewers for repair/cleaning/inspection. Climbs down into catch basins, structures, manholes, etc. using appropriate safety equipment. Assists others as requested. Performs miscellaneous painting. Performs day to day observations of equipment, gauges, etc. as instructed. May perform other related duties as assigned or as judgment/necessity dictates.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
High School Diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must take and pass CAPS test. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must have an acceptable and reliable means for being contacted during off-duty hours. Must have safe work and driving habits. Must obtain a CDL-Class A with N endorsement within 6 months.