Water Truck Operator/Laborer

Title:                                            Water Truck Operator/Laborer

Department/Division:         Utilities

Status:                                  Full-time / Hourly / DOE

Shift:                                            Monday-Friday, occasional nights and weekends

Supervisor:                               Utilities Manager

Subordinates:                          None

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operate water truck and may assist with other construction equipment. Required maintenance is routinely completed on the units, defects are reported, and units are returned in a clean, satisfactory condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Water Truck Driver:

• Control dust on job sites.


• Maintain daily maintenance schedules check oil, hydraulics levels, and engine oil, coolant levels, fuel level, grease as needed and exhaust fluid levels to maintain full operating levels.


• You must take direction for the prep and daily operations from the Utilities Manager and report directly back with equipment or job site issues daily.


• Adhere to safety regulations while maintaining vehicles (googles, gloves, caution with chemicals, etc.)


• Report hazards on the to management.


• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, and other workers.


• Consider the safety of other workers, staff members, and customers during duty to avoid injuries and other casualties.


• During the downtime, the employee will be expected to help the other positions.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Daily check off per DMV standards/requirements.


• Clean and wash assigned equipment.

Laborer:

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment


• Work with others to complete tasks and assignments.


• Use a variety of tools and equipment to perform tasks.


• Perform routine maintenance on various construction sites.


• Load and unload materials from trucks or other vehicles.


• Operate various construction machinery.


• Maintain equipment and tools in good condition.


• Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.


• Communicate with supervisors and coworkers.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses repair, and maintenance.


• Knowledge of mechanical equipment operations and equipment mechanisms.


• Knowledge of safety rules in operating equipment.


• Ability to read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines


• Ability to receive and follow instructions and communicate with co-workers


• Ability to perform physical activities like kneeling, crawling, jumping, and lifting, amongst others.


• Ability be able to lift 100 pounds or more.


• Ability to endure extremes in temperature or harsh weather conditions.


• Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Must be able to drive a manual and automatic dump truck.


• Must have a valid California Driver’s License in good standing.


• Minimum 1 year of experience operating multiple pieces of equipment, dump trucks, water trucks, and more.


• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing (including marijuana) before a job offer.


• Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians.


• 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 Act.


• Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members. Pala Band of Mission Indians is an equal-opportunity employer.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• All employees are expected to follow the Employee Handbook of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.
  

HOW TO APPLY

PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:

Pala Band of Mission Indians                                                      

Human Resources Department 

PMB#50 35008 Pala Temecula Road

Pala, CA  92059

Email [email protected]

Website: https://www.palatribe.com/community/jobs/

Fax: 1-760-888-1980