DPW Laborer

About the role

This position involves performing maintenance and construction work for City streets, sanitation services, and operating various types of heavy equipment. Employees may be assigned to Laborer (Streets), Laborer (Sanitation), or Operator I (Days or Nights) roles.

Examples of Duties

• Laborer (Streets): Operates vehicles, trucks and other equipment for maintenance and construction of streets; drives truck or equipment in snow plowing and ice control operations; assists truck driver; performs daily inspections and minor maintenance on equipment, including refueling, washing and minor greasing operations; reports all mechanical problems to Motor Equipment Supervisor immediately; performs internal maintenance on City buildings and facilities; trains employees as assigned; performs other duties as assigned.
• Laborer (Sanitation): Loads solid waste onto compactor garbage trucks; collects solid waste and recycle carts as needed; loads brush, bulky items including refrigerators and stoves, and other refuse onto trucks during overflow weeks; performs minor maintenance on trucks including washing, refueling, and minor greasing operations; assists truck driver as necessary; trains employees as assigned; performs other duties as assigned.
• Operator I (Days or Nights): Operates street sweeper or flusher, sidewalk equipment and all other equipment as required; performs daily maintenance on equipment, including refueling, greasing, washing and minor repairs; makes changeovers on equipment as required; reports all mechanical difficulties to the Motor Equipment Section immediately; changes gutter brooms and helps mechanic with the main brooms; trains employees as assigned; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience operating heavy equipment or related experience is desirable. A valid Commercial Driver's License and good driving record are required. A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and safety precautions of Public Works activities
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to utilize a computer and the required software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public
• Ability to drive various types of trucks
• Ability to work the required hours of the position
• May be required to demonstrate minimum competency by successfully passing approved tests