General Laborer (TPV 7514) SFO 162619

Under general supervision the General Laborer performs a variety of manual labor tasks such as removing debris from construction maintenance wrecking or repair work; loading and unloading materials supplies furniture and equipment; may work as part of a crew with other crafts; and operating various types of equipment and machinery including pneumatic and hand tools associated with general construction.

The essential functions of this classification include but are not limited to the following:

1. Work in deep excavations (up to 15 feet deep) for underground utility work and installs various shoring materials to brace the excavation walls.
2. Clears culverts stakes fabric to prevent erosion of work sites and cements and rip-raps upstream and downstream of culverts.
3. Stabilizes embankments by building wetwalls and drywalls alongside roadways and waterways.
4. Clears obstacles prior to machine mowing.
5. Assist crew members to establish and monitor safety perimeters for the work crews and participate as flag operator.
6. Clears and chips vegetation brush limbs; clears firebreaks watershed roadways v-ditches jogging and foot paths pipeline rights-of-way around structures buildings risers vaults and valve lots; cuts access routes to watershed domestic utility lines and springs; removes small trees and grinds stumps.
7. Inspect and repair the Airports security fencing and access gates.
8. Perform various demolition work related to carpet removal wall removal ceiling etc. 
9. Loads and unloads materials supplies furniture and/or equipment by hand or with booms power tailgate forklift and other moving equipment for moving to and from worksites (examples: jackhammers sandbags cement bags debris bags railroad ties whackers vibratory plates).
10. Removes and cleans up debris resulting from construction maintenance wrecking or repair work around grounds and building areas using hands broom shovel wheelbarrow etc.
11. Works in confined spaces to assist in cleaning and flushing catch basins septic tanks or sewage treatment plants with shovels hoses and pumps to ensure proper drainage of the sewer system.
12. Operates and maintains pneumatic electrical mechanical and hand tools including air compressors jack hammers tie tampers sand blasters steam cleaners hoists drills chain saws cement mixers chipping guns weed whackers spaders stump grinders fence stretchers aerial lift buckets and other hand tools to assist craft workers in getting their jobs done.
13. Mixes and prepares concrete.
14. Assists in the application of concrete and asphalt to repair roads sidewalks and tripping hazards.
15. Sweeps streets and sidewalks
16. Applies disinfectants de-greasers and herbicides to streets and sidewalks.
17. Scrubs streets sidewalks and plazas with a broom or high-pressure water hose.
18. Picks up litter and puts debris into bags.
19. Cleans up illegal dumping sites spills on city streets and sites of accidents.
20. Removes litter and signs from poles and benches.
21. Operates motorized sidewalk sweepers to clean sidewalks.
22. Uses radio communication system or other communication devices.
23. Manages the tool room by distributing tools tracking inventory and maintaining the tool inventory for the assigned vehicle.
24. Completes forms such as work orders daily work or field reports and/or accident report forms.
25. Clean and maintain Pavement & Grounds repair trucks and equipment. 
26. Drives a truck and/or car to work sites and follows route or other maps.
27. Responsible for wearing issued personal protective safety equipment when involved in various projects at the Airport.
28. Perform duties as listed in the 7514 General Laborer class specification which can be found on DHRs website.

Qualifications :

How to qualify:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications. 

1. Experience: Three (3) years (6000 hours) of journey-level experience as a general laborer in the construction field;

AND

1. License and Certification: Possession of a valid drivers license (must be maintained during employment).

Substitution: Completion of a California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) or United States Department of Labor (DOL) approved apprentice construction laborer program may be substituted for the required experience.

Special Requirements: Physical strength endurance and dexterity to perform tasks such as lifting and/or handling materials and objects weighing up to 90 pounds carrying such materials at least 50 feet balancing 10-foot long pieces of lumber; sustained physical effort frequently under adverse weather conditions and/or disagreeable working conditions such as working on roads or streets in traffic or in cold or rain or being exposed to feces and urine raw sewage used syringes toxic and hazardous materials poison oak poisonous snakes and insects; and confined space entry; possibly working weekend night and emergency overtime shifts.

Desirable Qualifications: 

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Six (6) months of experience in operating pneumatic and hand tool (such as a 60 lbs. 90 lbs. jackhammer.)
• Six (6) months of experience in fence and gate installation and repair.
• Six (6) months of experience in concrete work related to sidewalk curb and concrete pad finishing.
• Ability to work the graveyard shift (11:00 pm 7:30 am).

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at  ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience education training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Verification: Applicants are required to attach verification documentation when submitting their application.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.  Depending on the number of applicants the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Notes: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information :

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history check including FBI fingerprints and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1 every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Clearance: This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area.  An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced.  Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal.  Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1 every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination.  Failure to acquire or maintain customs access a requirement for this position may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 19 Part 122 Sections 181 or 189.

Medical Examination: Prior to appointment candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine his/her ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply:

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit to begin your application process. No other methods of application will be accepted.

Select the Im Interested button and follow instructions on the screen

Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Department of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place Room 110.

Ensure your application information is accurate as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address not a shared or work email to avoid unfixable issues.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and therefore it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and @).

Upon successful submission applicants will receive a confirmation email from . Keep this email for your records. If you do not receive it your application was not submitted successfully.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Recruitment Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the analyst Carmen Ng via email at

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time