Laborer II - Streets Non-Union

• filling
• Gravel roads maintenance
• Pothole patching
• Right of Way (ROW) control fencing mowing
• Roadside debris removal
• Sidewalk repair and maintenance
• Snow and ice control
• Special events support
• Street line painting and markings
• Street sweeping
• Traffic control
• Traffic sign management installation and maintenance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)
1. Assist in repair of the City streets including asphalt patching tacking asphalt prep work etc.
2. Assist with loading and unloading materials such as dirt asphalt concrete sandbags and sign materials.
3. Storm outfall maintenance.
4. Fabricate and install street signs.
5. Assist in traffic control setup.
6. Perform various traffic maintenance duties such as street painting.
9. Remove litter from roads sidewalks and public spaces.
10. Clean and maintain vehicles and shop areas.
11. Landscape work as required.
12. Other duties may be assigned.

Age Requirement:
Must be age 18 or older by date of hire.

License Requirement:
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota drivers license or equivalent for the Laborer II Streets position. Applicants who do not possess a valid Minnesota drivers license or equivalent may be considered for the Laborer I Streets position.

Knowledge Requirements:
A. Knowledge of hand tools associated with street and traffic maintenance work.
B. Knowledge of traffic control devices is beneficial.
C. Basic knowledge of general safety practices and procedures.

Skill Requirements:
A. Skill in safe use of required tools and maintenance equipment.

Ability Requirements:
A. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
B. Ability to learn the use of materials equipment procedures and practices used in street and traffic maintenance.
C. Ability to ensure the safety of coworkers self and others when working on City streets.
D. Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
E. Ability to create and maintain a positive environment that welcomes diversity ensures cooperation and promotes respect by sharing expertise with team members fostering safe work practices and developing trusting work relationships.
F. Ability to wear and use proper personal protective equipment as necessary.
G. Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Physical Ability Requirements:
A. Ability to shovel and sweep.
B. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
C. Ability to work in dusty dirty wet and muddy conditions.
D. Ability to use a variety of hand tools shovels rakes and other street maintenance equipment.
E. Ability to climb balance squat crawl reach kneel stoop lift push and pull while performing maintenance tasks; and to frequently reach above shoulder level to perform maintenance tasks.
F. Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 25 pounds such as blacktop.
G. Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds such as tools and maintenance machinery and to occasionally lift and carry with assistance materials such as paint barrels cones and barricades weighing up to 100 pounds.
H. Ability to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
I. Ability to attend work as scheduled.

Temporary Positions offer fulltime work between midMay and midAugust.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Pay Rate:$20.00$23.14/hour (Laborer II Streets; drivers license required); $19.50/hour (Laborer I Streets; drivers license not required)
Expected Start Date:May 27 2025

• Criminal History Check
• Drivers License Check (if required for position)
• Drug Screening
• PreWork Screening Physical Exam

NonDiscrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteranfriendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex marital status familial status age sexual orientation status with regard to public assistance disability genetic information veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Alternative Exam Process(does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional temporary or parttime nonunion selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources atas soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through.

Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.

Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional temporary or parttime nonunion selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education/Experience Review the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications. The notice of appeal shall be in writing shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically the notice should be sent by email to .

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment provisional seasonal temporary or parttime nonunion selections

OPEN SELECTIONS
If claiming veterans preference please attach to your application (via file upload)a copy of all documents required for the option that applies to you:

Veteran
1. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge.

Disabled Veteran
1. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2. FL802 FL 21802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 10 or greater dated within 12 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran
1. Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
3. FL802 FL 21802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 10 or greater dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if the veteran is unable to qualify for the specific position being applied for as a result of the serviceconnected disability.

Spouse of Deceased Veteran
1. Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2. Death Certificate or other proof of death;
3. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge. If Disabled Veteran also include
4. FL802 FL 21802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 10 or greater dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if applicant has not remarried and the veteran died during active duty or as a result of an injury received from active duty.

Preference points will be added to Veteran Spouse of Disabled or Deceased Veteran or Disabled Veterans score only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS
If claiming veterans preference please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of the documents listed below:

Disabled Veteran
1. Member Copy 4 DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2. FL802 FL 21802 or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Boards written decision of a compensation rating of 50 or greater dated within 12 months.

Preference points will be awarded to Disabled Veterans score one time on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment and only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

Please refer toMinnesota Statute 197.455for additional information about Veterans Preference.