Streets Laborer

Examples of Duties

• Operates trucks, backhoes, and related equipment when assigned.
• Operates hand tools and small equipment in performing assigned tasks.
• Mows grass; helps pick up trash and debris; trims trees.
• Weed eating around signage and intersections.
• Paints street lines and curbs.
• Helps set forms and pour concrete.
• Aids with traffic control at construction sites.
• Performs maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment.
• Aids with snow and ice control.
• Assists with patching, sealing cracks, filling potholes, etc.

Qualification Requirements

• Some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
• Skill in the use of hand tools and equipment to which assigned.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, lifting and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work requires distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires operating machines and operating motor vehicles or equipment; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Physical Requirements

• This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, lifting and repetitive motions.
• Frequently requires speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling.
• Occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Requires distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires operating machines and operating motor vehicles or equipment.
• Work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

• Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana (ability to obtain).
• If you do not have a CDL, training will be provided.

Benefits

• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Opportunity to participate in a 457/401a retirement plan, ensuring financial security for your future.

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Supplemental Information

Starting wage can be higher if you currently obtain a CDL.

Required Question

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?