Laborer

About the role

Performs general labor to maintain City streets and to support various department projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs City streets and right-of-ways, using various types of equipment such as air compressor, chipper, shovels, chain saw, rakes and lutes.
• Patches streets, sidewalks, curbs, inlets, and alleys using appropriate equipment and materials.
• Operates dump truck, asphalt screed, concrete finisher, tractor, small sweeper and leafer to clean and maintain City streets and right-of-ways as assigned.
• Regularly checks trucks and equipment to ensure proper fluid levels and mechanical functions, prepares work orders for necessary repairs.
• Removes debris such as leaves, sand, and snow from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, drains, and alleys.
• Trims and clears trees, leaves, and brush from City streets and right-of-ways using chain saws, chippers, stump grinder and leafers.
• Flags traffic at street construction sites.
• May be called for emergency work at times other than the regular shift period.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma; or equivalent (GED); or combination of education and experience that give the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B with air brakes) within probationary period.
• Current CDL-B or CDL-A holders, preferred.
• Experience and skill in the operation of equipment and hand tools such as air compressor, chain saw, chippers, leafers, lutes, shovels, stump grinder and rakes preferred.