Laborer - Water Utilities

Laborer - Water Utilities Print Apply  Laborer - Water Utilities Salary $16.54 Hourly Location 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 6138 Department Water Utilities Department Opening Date 05/27/2026

Description Benefits Questions Duties and Responsibilities Essential Job Functions:

Performs skilled tasks involved in the repair and installation of water and sewer lines, fire hydrants, and manholes; may operate light to medium power equipment ranging from jack hammers, air compressors, sharpshooters, rodding machine, hole hog and power saws to pickup trucks, crew cabs, front-end loaders, boring machines, forklifts, dump, winch, bucket, flush trucks, mini excavators and backhoes; uses hand tools such as ratchets, wrenches, shovels, rakes, and screwdrivers; responds to citizen requests/complaints; repairs equipment such as pumps, valves and lift stations; leans water towers; reads maps and drawings; cross trains to other divisions; performs other related duties as required.

Other Job Functions:

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Working Conditions This position requires 100% on-site work. Works outside in all types of weather; may be exposed to constant noise, fumes, dust, dirt, vapors, odors, untreated sludge, chemicals, polymer, jolting; will work in trenches/ditches, manholes and around mechanical, electrical and explosive hazards may be required to work days, nights and/or weekends; work schedules subject to change depending on business necessity; subject to 24-hour call out; overtime when necessary.

Minimum Essential Qualifications Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of all tasks required for area of work assignment, including making water and sewer taps, installing water and sewer lines and repairing and maintaining fire hydrants and manholes; must be able to work in large underground sanitary sewer and storm sewer lift stations.

Skills/Abilities:

Considerable skill in the use and operation of hand and power tools such as pipe cutters, chain saws, jack hammers, and other equipment applicable to assignments; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and during unfavorable weather conditions; ability to understand, hear, follow and issue oral and written instructions; ability to speak, read and write the English language; ability to read maps, blueprints and sketches; ability to work with the public.

Physical Requirements:

Essential:

Constantly sees and hears; frequently carries objects weighing up to 100 lbs, cleans, climbs, crawls, drags, holds, lifts, pulls and pushes objects weighing up to 50 lbs., sits, squats, stands, stoops, twists body, walks and writes by hand; manual dexterity is required, drives, runs and sorts; infrequently uses a calculator.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma, or equivalent preferred; basic knowledge of water and sewer operations preferred. Other This position requires 100% on-site work. Valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record required. Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Must obtain a Class B/CDL driver's license within twelve (12) months of employment date. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test. The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact Human Resources at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.? The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary. All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance. 01 Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record or another state valid driver's license equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record? Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Yes No 02 Did you receive a high school diploma or an equivalent? Yes No Required Question Employer City of Beaumont Address 801 Main Street, Suite 135 Beaumont, Texas, 77701 Phone (409) 880-3777 Website http://www.cityofbeaumontjobs.com Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Privacy Settings Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all.