Laborer - Street Department

Laborer I and Laborer II positions with the City of Corsicana’s Street Department involve cleaning drainage channels, ditches, and inlets; sweeping gutters; trimming trees; installing signs; repairing concrete alleys; sealing cracks; patching streets; and performing routine maintenance.

Laborer I is an entry-level role for individuals with little or no related experience. Advancement to Laborer II depends on training, experience, certifications, and satisfactory performance. Laborer II requires prior experience in construction and maintenance of streets or related facilities and involves working with general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Make minor road and alley repairs
• Clean curbs and gutters
• Repair and install street signs
• Mow grass
• Stripe streets and install street markings
• Maintain drainage ditches, channels, inlets, and gutters
• Clean tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Streets Division Manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Laborer II: Minimum 2 years experience in construction, equipment, or maintenance operations
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and maintenance practices used in street and City property upkeep
• Physical strength and ability to use hand tools such as shovels, hoes, chainsaws, mowers, weed eaters, and rakes
• Experience operating and maintaining light equipment
• Ability to safely drive multi-geared trucks
• Able to operate and climb onto all light equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safe work practices
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively; courteous interaction with public, employees, and contractors
• Maintain a 100% drug- and alcohol-free workplace
• Pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• Hold and maintain a valid Texas Motor Vehicle Driver’s License
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Work is primarily outdoors with exposure to extreme weather, dust, chemicals, noise, and physical hazards
• Occasional exposure to moving traffic, confined spaces, fumes, rodents, and insects
• Ability to perform strenuous work including lifting up to 100 lbs., bending, climbing, and working in trenches and wet/muddy areas
• Must be available for regular attendance including evenings, nights, weekends, and be on-call for emergencies and hazardous weather situations
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus

Pay

• Laborer II: $43,264 / year
• Laborer I: $41,815 / year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance equal to 1X the employee’s annual base salary up to $100,000 and Supplemental Death Benefit equal to 1X the annual base salary, reduced to $7,500 after retirement through the retirement system (TMRS)
• Optional additional insurance policies
• Retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 City match
• Optional tax deferred supplemental 457B plan
• Sick leave accrual at a rate of one workday for each month employed
• Vacation leave accrual at rates dependent upon years of service
• One day each fiscal year for personal leave
• The City observes 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay equal to $6.00/month times length of service with the City of Corsicana
• Wellness pay
• Bereavement Leave

Posted October 1, 2024. Open until filled.