Skilled trades teacher job description

Tasks:

Chips and scrapes water treatment units and contact basin weirs to remove calcium buildup and maintain proper flow; assists in maintenance and cleanup of operational equipment and areas. Assists in the installation and repair of various sizes of clay, PVC, galvanized and cast iron pipes above and below ground; sets up cones and directs traffic as necessary; performs hand-digging in difficult areas inaccessible to heavy equipment. Operates pressure cleaning equipment to clean water treatment units, buildings and other structures. Assists in the installation and repair of various water meters; operates jackhammer or gas saw to cut sidewalks. Operates pick-up truck or other vehicle to transport tools, equipment and supplies; loads and unloads equipment and supplies on and off of trucks or other utility vehicles. Operates power mowers, small tractors, saws, edgers, clippers and other equipment used in landscaping and roadside maintenance. Operates, cleans and maintains large power-spraying equipment used to control insects, plant pests, and weeds. Assists in surface preparation and spray painting of signs; cleans, sands,
straightens and repairs signs. Maintains tools and equipment used; cleans and makes minor repairs; performs routine preventive maintenance. Assists in maintaining work areas; removes trash, debris and waste materials from
treatment plant areas. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of basic methods, materials and techniques used in maintenance and construction work. Knowledge of power tools and equipment used in water and sewer maintenance activities. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the area of assignment. Ability to operate pick-up or other trucks, small tractors
and similar automotive equipment. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of a variety of water and sewer facilities and equipment. Ability to work out-of-doors occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Skill in the operation of power tools and equipment.

Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform heavy manual labor.


Must live in the Kendall-Homestead area


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Mills Construction offers full-time year-round work and no overnight travel along with PTO, Holidays, Insurance, and a Matching 401K. Excellent opportunity for Construction workers to join our team in Brookings, SD! Mills Construction Inc. is a great team made up of 7 smaller teams. Construction workers are needed to assist our team on area building projects. Workers can advance to Superintendent as they continue to learn from more skilled craftmen and gain experience. They report to the Field Superintendent or the Foreman when directed to do so by the Field Superintendent. Applicants must display respect and service, work as a team, have a strong work ethic with physical strength and endurance, working well with your hands.

What you will do

• Use tools and building materials to assist on area building projects
• All phases of light duty commercial construction with wood and steel building products
• Work in a team while following instructions and safety guidelines
• Solely accountable for the fulfillment of all assigned duties and has authority delegated equal with assigned responsibilities. These include safety, productivity, quality control, material and inventory control/planning, maintenance and care for tools, blueprint/plan reading, reporting and paperwork accuracy.

What qualifications you need
1 year of on-the-job construction experience or at least 6 month of on-the-job experience with a Building Trades Degree or Journeyman Certification is preferred.
All tools and equipment will be furnished except for a small assortment of required hand tools.
Must have basic knowledge of construction procedures and practices.
Need to be able to measure accurately, use specific tools and equipment once trained.
Be physically fit with no physical limitations, strong enough to lift at least 75 pounds and agile as the position requires the ability to climb ladders, lift heavy objects, etc.

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