Waste & Water Laborer

Title: Waste & Water LaborerDepartment/Division: UtilitiesStatus: Full-Time, Hourly Rate DOESupervisor: Utilities ManagerSubordinates: NonePosition SummaryThe Waste & Water Laborer will be responsible for providing construction and maintenance support to meet the Tribal goals and objectives for water and wastewater service to residents of the Pala Indian Reservation. This position performs various assigned duties for the construction, maintenance and operation of the water and wastewater systems and facilities within the community.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAssists in digging the trenches and installing pipeline components (pipe, valves, fire hydrants, service laterals, manholes, miscellaneous vaults, etc.) for new water and wastewater systems and the repair of existing systems.Assists in the construction and maintenance of water well facilities, wastewater treatment plant & pump station facilities, Operations & Maintenance Building and grounds, access roads and the general maintenance of tools & equipment.Assists in responding to customer inquiries concerning water and wastewater service and emergency repairs to water pipe breaks and sewer blockages.As directed, prepare written reports of data collection and facilities maintenance.As directed, participate in water quality program with other departmental programs and/or projects.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, Certifications And AbilitiesWillingness to participate and complete certifications for water and wastewater operators (i.e. water and wastewater operator certification, cross connection/backflow certification) recognized by official agencies such as Federal EPA, AWWA, University of Southern California Cross Connection/Backflow, Association of Boards of Certification, InterTribal Council of Arizona, Inc., RCAC, Indian Health Services and California WEF.Attend workshops, seminars and training (local, overnight and out of state).Prior knowledge, use and application, of Water/Wastewater construction and maintenance equipment. Knowledge of and experience with small community water/wastewater systems (i.e. water wells, water tanks, pipelines, valves, sewers, pump stations, etc.) is highly desirable.Knowledge of office equipment operation such as fax, copy machine and calculator is desirable but not mandatory.Minimum QualificationsHigh School graduate or equivalent education (GED).Must have a valid California Driver’s License. Also, attach printout from the Department of Motor Vehicles.Minimum 6 months general construction or maintenance experience desirable.Proficient in use of small hand tools and power tools is desirable but not mandatory.Ability to adequately communicate orally to accomplish work.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain effective working relationship with people in a varied economic, educational and cultural background.Physical and emotional condition adequate to meet the demands of the assigned work station and duties.Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians. Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment (including Marijuana).Must successfully pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention ActIndian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members.Other RequirementsAll employees are expected to follow the Tribal Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.How To ApplyPLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND/OR APPLICATION TO:Pala Band of Mission IndiansHuman Resources DepartmentPMB 50, 35008 Pala Temecula RoadPala, CA 92059Email: hr@palatribe.comhttps://www.palatribe.com/community/jobs/