Skilled Laborer - Streets
Skilled Laborer - Streets
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Job Description
Job Summary
Employee is responsible for maintenance construction and repair of outdoor City property which may require the use of equipment such as backhoe front loader dump truck and ride on roller.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance physically present to work.
- Cleans and removes debris from City rights-of-way and alleyways.
- Operates machinery such as small compactors pothole patcher truck brush truck backhoe front loader roller and dump truck to complete assigned projects.
- May assist the Parks & Recreation Department with the maintenance of City parks and cemeteries.
- Completes a wide range of manual labor projects such as brush cutting patching potholes grass mowing trimming trees etc.
- Uses a variety of hand tools such as shovels weed eaters chainsaws and riding lawn mower.
- Performs routine maintenance of assigned equipment and trucks.
- Assist with the completion of small concrete work projects such as sidewalks and curb side repairs.
- Performs other similar or related duties as assigned.
- Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at night and/or on weekends.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Must have High School diploma; or equivalent (GED).
- Up to one (1) to three (3) years of related work experience to perform such job.
- Valid CDL Class B Texas Driver License and be insurable.
- Must pass criminal background check and drug screen at Citys expense.
- Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Safe and effective operation of equipment and machinery for public works department operations.
- Ability to read and interpret instructions regarding the safe and efficient use of equipment and related materials.
- Ability to pay careful attention to details.
- Ability to recognize unsafe working conditions to ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken for the safety of self and others.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
- Moderate intermittent physical strength and effort daily. Will include lifting moving and positioning/loading heavy objects (up to 60lbs).
- Work also involves pulling pushing remain stationary or move about the full workday.
- Driving in adverse weather troublesome road conditions may be required.
- Employee must be able to work in the presence of heat cold odors chemicals noise vibration and rain during inclement weather.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Employment Type
Full-Time
