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Laborer -Distribution
The City of Elkhart —Elkhart, IN
- $24.72 - $25.86 an hour
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
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Team Fishel —South Bend, IN
- Call employer
- Bilingual
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Machine Operator 1 - SPS
Loram Maintenance of Way —Elkhart, IN
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Paid time off
1st Shift Crane Operator
OmniSource —Goshen, IN
- Full-time
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
General Labor Helper needed Must have drivers License
A1 Septic —Mishawaka, IN
- $13 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Entry level
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Southeast Berrien County Landfill —Niles, MI
- $32 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Outdoor work
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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General Labor Plumbers Helper needed Must have drivers License
A1 Septic —Mishawaka, IN
- $13 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Entry level
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Accountable for operating various types of heavy machinery to install water, sewer, and storm utilities. 2+ years of excavating to install mainline utilities.
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Laborer -Distribution

The City of Elkhart -
Elkhart, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.72 - $25.86 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

CITY OF ELKHART – JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT

Public Works

POSITION

Laborer

DIVISION

Utility Services – Distribution Network

STATUS

Full-time

CATEGORY

Hourly, Teamsters

PG5- PG7 ($24.72-$25.86)

FLSA

Non-exempt

REPORTS TO

Distribution System Supervisor

DATE

2026

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Distribution System Supervisor, this position acts as crew member for tasks assigned which may include troubleshooting, making repairs to and replacing water mains, valves, hydrants and service lines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as crew member for tasks assigned which may include locating, removing and replacing lead service lines, diagnose system problems such as water leaks, hydrant issues, and street failures, pavement and landscape removal and restoration as required for construction and repair tasks.

Operate equipment needed on preventative maintenance, emergency repair and replacement of water system apparatus which may include hand tools, survey instruments, pneumatic tools, trucks, trailers, loaders, and excavators
Operate other equipment used by the utility.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates with other Distribution System employees as a call person who requires a 30-minute response time and 24 hour availability during each rotation, participates in emergency call-ins, and works overtime as required.
Use the Utility’s GIS, electronic mapping software and database for record keeping, and diagnostics related to various duties and responsibilities.
Perform accurate electronic record keeping as required by the Utility.
Distribution system tool and equipment maintenance, snow removal, grass cutting, general site and building maintenance.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must have valid driver’s license.
Obtain Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle’s Commercial Drivers License Learners Permit within 60 days of hire.
Obtain Class B w/Air Brakes CDL within 180 days of hire.
Be or become familiar with materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance of the water distribution system.

Have legible handwriting and ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VISUAL SKILLS

Ability to be mobile in a variety of work environments, including climbing steps, ladders and entry of confined spaces.
Possesses sufficient physical strength and agility to perform infrequent lifting up to 90 lbs to waist and carry for short distances.
Ability to reach overhead, bend down, walk, climb or crawl to access, inspect and maintain equipment.
Alert mind, retentive memory, and capable of understanding and following both written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to work in a team environment with employees and supervisors.
Must be able to communicate effectively, coherently, and respectfully with the public under all circumstances.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is done during a scheduled 40 hour work week with required overtime as needed.
Work takes place primarily outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement weather such as hot, cold, wet, snow or darkness.

POST OFFER TESTING REQUIREMENTS

The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace, therefore successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.

POLICY STATEMENT

The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

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