LABORER at BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UPPER SAUCON TSP LEHIGH CTY – Center Valley, Pennsylvania

UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP

POSITION: Laborer – Water DEPARTMENT: Water/Sewer DIVISION: Water

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Water/Sewer, Asst. Director of Water/Sewer, and Working Foreman

DATE PREPARED: 3/26/2026

This position performs manual labor and semi-skilled work related to the operation and maintenance of the Township’s water system. Duties are performed under the supervision of the Working Foreman, Asst. Director and / or Director. This position provides support to other divisions / departments as may be assigned.

• Monitors water, sewer lift and meter stations.
• Performs meter reading activities.
• Prepares trenches for laying pipes.
• Cleans and maintains shop, tools, trucks and equipment used; performs routine maintenance, service and repair on equipment used.
• Assists in the installation, laying and maintenance of water and sewer pipes, services and hydrants, performing road patch work, the installation of interior and exterior meters and the repair and maintenance of mains.
• Operates heavy equipment as required.
• Operates various power driven tools and / or machinery as required.
• Performs routine maintenance on pumps and motors.
• Attends classes and obtains certification grade levels as requested.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations.
• Assists with all other water/sewer maintenance programs as directed.
• As required, performs snow and ice control operations on public roads. Drives snow plow and applies snow/ice control materials.
• Clears snow from sidewalks and parking areas at Township facilities as directed.
• Ability to work weekends when scheduled, be on call periodically, and respond to emergencies on short notice. Required to be on stand-by for snow/ice control operations.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs various labor-intensive tasks; including lifting of heavy materials, shoveling and sweeping as directed.
• Performs flagger and work zone traffic control duties as directed.
• Locates and marks areas for safe digging and / or for PA One Call purposes.
• Performs routine building maintenance tasks and minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs.
• Loads truck with appropriate equipment for daily tasks.
• Performs lawn and garden maintenance / care to include mowing, raking, watering, weeding, trimming trees and bushes, etc.
• Assists staff from other Township departments and/or divisions as needed.
• Behaves in professional and courteous manner when interacting with the public and other employees.
• Works in and around hazardous materials; must display ability to properly use and dispose of hazardous materials.

Performs other related duties as requested.

High school or GED, and one year of relevant experience.

• General knowledge of computers and related software is required.
• Safety regulations and practices relating to water treatment stations, water distribution systems, waste water collection systems and wastewater pumping stations and heavy equipment is essential.
• Ability to maintain various records and reports is essential.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of a variety of light and heavy equipment; use of hand and power tools.
• Good physical condition is required to perform heavy physical labor.
• Skill in the operation and manipulation of snow plows, trucks and other equipment under all weather conditions.
• Ability to work alone or with others and to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Basic plumbing, painting, carpentry and landscaping.

None.

• CDL Class B (or must obtain CDL – Class B license within 6 months of being hired).
• Flagger certification (or must obtain flagger certification within 6 months of being hired).

Dump trucks, snow plows and other heavy equipment; various hand and electric tools; plumbing and welding equipment; meter reading equipment; lawn care equipment; pressure washer; snow blowers; electrical tester; laboratory equipment; lab analysis instruments; various pumps, motors and meters; various specialized equipment related to water / sewer operations; calculator; computer; and general office equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk, see or hear. Heavy lifting/pushing of 80 pounds or more is required. Special physical effort may be required when performing routine and emergency maintenance.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job in the field or at facilities, the employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, sharp blades or instruments, strong odors, fumes, gases or airborne particles, blood borne pathogens, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, confined spaces, extreme heights, extreme heat; flames; risk of explosion, electrical shock, burns and strong vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be very loud.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.