General Laborer

TheCity of Antiochis currently accepting applications for the General Laborer position located within thePublic Works Department. This recruitment will be utilized to fill several positions in various divisions of the Public Works Department.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Perform a variety of unskilled and routine semi-skilled heavy physical work involved in the maintenance repair and construction of streets storm drains and channels landscaped areas buildings facilities water distribution system wastewater collection system or other assigned system facility or area.
2. Perform unskilled manual labor such as sweeping digging and shoveling and lifting tugging pulling and carrying heavy objects material and equipment; load transport and unload materials.
3. Clean and maintain City facilities structures areas and systems; pick up debris and litter; clean and maintain storm drains culverts catch basin channels and other structures systems and areas; clear brush; perform weed abatement.
4. Operate a variety of maintenance equipment such as: hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner with appropriate training; maintain tools and assigned equipment.
5. Conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of maintenance or repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
6. Provide courteous customer service; respond to questions and inquiries from the general public and staff regarding various maintenance projects; resolve customer problems or complaints.
7. Maintain records related to assigned work.
8. Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas and facilities.
9. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
10. Assist in performing special projects as assigned.
11. Respond to emergency off-hour work situations as required.
12. Perform related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic operations services and activities of a general maintenance repair and construction program.
• Basic methods and techniques of general construction maintenance and repair related to the area of work assignment.
• Basic operational characteristics of maintenance and construction equipment and tools used in the work assignment.
• Basic practices and procedures of traffic control.
• Basic principles and practices of record keeping.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Perform a variety of un-skilled and routine semi-skilled heavy physical work involved in the maintenance repair and construction of streets storm drains and channels landscaped areas buildings facilities water distribution system wastewater collection system or other assigned system facility or area.
• Learn to use and operate vehicles and equipment hand tools and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Learn to maintain a variety of tools and equipment.
• Learn to read and interpret plans maps specifications manuals drawings and blueprints.
• Apply safe work practices and procedures including safety around work areas in high traffic.
• Set up a safe work site including cones signs and directing traffic after approved training.
• Minimize public and employee safety hazards by conforming to required codes.
• Take coaching instruction and feedback with a cooperative and positive attitude.
• Perform a variety of tasks and heavy manual labor for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Maintain records.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the ability to interact effectively and courteously with the public coworkers and vendors.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

• Some general maintenance repair and construction experience is desirable.

• Possession of a valid California drivers license.
• Must possess and maintain a California Commercial Class B drivers license within two (2) years of appointment; this requirement is not applicable to the Parks (landscape maintenance) and Code Enforcement divisions.

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process please contact Human Resources at or prior to the final filing date.