Storm Water Laborer

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Job Details

What is the compensation

Pay Rate: $18.00 hourly depending upon skill level and experience. Payment will be made by direct deposit.

Seasonal Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k 457 Roth IRA and/or Traditional IRA) and receive these great benefits: a) free admission to the Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating; b) a free Provo City Library Card; and c) discounts from various local and national vendors.

What will I do

• Clean ditches.

• Lay pipe.

• Respond to storm flooding.

• Clean river and flood control channels.

• Pour and finish concrete.

• Clean storm drain boxes and inlets.

• Perform minor maintenance on pumps and pump stations.

• Spray and burn ditch banks.

• Perform other duties relating to irrigation maintenance.

• May be required to operate a backhoe boom truck jet machine and weed burner.

• Assist other crew members as needed/directed and perform other related work as required.

What do I need to apply

• Any training or experience which would demonstrate an ability to perform the work.

• Physical strength and agility.

• Ability to follow directions and communicate with the public in a courteous manner.

• A knowledge of the safe use of hand tools and equipment required by the position.

• Valid lawful drivers license.

What are the hours and duration

8 - 10 hours per day Monday - Thursday. Specific schedule to be discussed during interviews. This position will begin as soon as possible and run through approximately Nov 30 2025.

What are the physical and environmental factors

This work requires burning weeds bending carrying occasional heavy lifting loading digging holes and other excavations; and exposure to adverse weather conditions working in the river high noise levels and pesticides.

What is the selection process

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted with the first screening being held on September 2 2025. Applicants mustmeet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City

Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life well-being and as a beautiful place to live. Provo has been awarded the Best Performing City three years in a row and we were ranked the Best Run City in America by WalletHub for 2025. Visit to learn more!

Provo City is an equal employment opportunity employer.