Laborer

About the role

The laborer serves in the unclassified service and is to perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual work associated with construction, maintenance and upkeep of City of Youngstown streets, and roads, parks, rights-of-way, stormwater and drainage/water systems and other infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance of City of Youngstown infrastructure projects
• Performs various manual tasks in support of street, roadway, water and drainage projects
• Performs maintenance projects such as mowing grass, edging roadways, spreading sand, gravel, or other ground materials, laying sod or spreading seed grass seed, applying salt during icy weather, installing guardrails, sealing cracks in roadways and cutting debris from roads and right-of-way
• Operates light and medium level motorized equipment in order to assist with the maintenance of streets, sewers and other city facilities or property (crew trucks, backup trucks, tractor mowers, fork-lift, saws, weed trimmers and other related hand and power tools)
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking and replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing and cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas
• Maintains equipment operations to maintain efficiency and adhere to all safety standards
• Communicate with City Department Heads, supervisors and staff as needed to coordinate work activities
• Work can be characterized by assignment to rotating shifts under the direction of the supervisor

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; previous work experience involving equipment operation or construction and maintenance work preferred; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written communications

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement: Not specified
• Physical requirements: Not specified

Skills

• Manual labor skills
• Equipment operation skills
• Construction and maintenance work skills

Benefits

The City of Youngstown offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• A comprehensive health plan including Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• All non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and eligible for Ohio Deferred Comp

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Rotating shifts under the direction of the supervisor