Laborer 1
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of unskilled and manual tasks in support of Street Division Operations throughout the city. Drives city-owned trucks below 26,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that does not require a CDL License for the Streets Division. Performs assigned tasks to support the mission of the division.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
- Works under the Street Division Operations Supervisor
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks that will also be performed but are not incidental to the primary job functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the job necessarily perform every duty listed.
- Performs a variety of general labor duties, for example, painting, mowing, trash removal, brush removal, tree and vegetation trimming, building maintenance, and general parks and street maintenance, all on city-owned property or the public right-of-way
- Performs custodial duties at city-owned properties
- Performs repairs of parks, playgrounds, and related equipment
- Removes debris from streets, right-of-way, catch basins, drainage ways, and other city property
- Works as part of a construction crew on road repairs and other city-owned areas of responsibility
- Assists skilled laborers in the performance of their duties
- Safeguards, cleans and maintains city-owned equipment, tools, and vehicles
- Performs traffic flagging operations when required
- Serves as backup labor for similar positions in other divisions as required.
- Must be available for established on-call procedures for after-hours emergent situations
- All other duties as assigned
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Difficulty of Work
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit and talk or hear
- The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee may be exposed to temperature extremes and may have some degree of exposure to dangerous equipment, chemicals, loud noise, and noxious odors and fumes
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
ASSIGNMENT OF WORK
Work involves a variety of routine tasks performed in accordance with established and prescribed procedures
Detailed instructions are given before the task or duty begins
Reasonable supervision is provided with frequent checks
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Standing 40%
- Walking 40%
- Sitting 20%
ROUTINELY PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS
- Lifting 20-80 pounds frequent
- Bending frequent
- Pushing and/or pulling loads frequent
- Reaching overhead frequent
- Kneeling frequent
- Crawling some
- Climbing ladders frequent
OTHER
The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
EQUIPMENT USED IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
- Pickup Truck
- Small Dump Truck >26,000 lbs. GVWR
- Hand tools (chain saw, mowers, trimmers, shovels, tamps, landscape equipment, etc.)
- Street maintenance equipment (hot box, crack sealer, thermoplastic machine, etc.)
- Electronic communication devices
- Streets and Roads Traffic Control Devices
- Janitorial Equipment
- Personal Protective Equipment
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Employee must be able to solve problems in situations that deal with day-to-day operations
- Must have the ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear and accurate fashion both verbally and in writing
- Must be proficient in the use of a Smart Phone, Tablet, radio, and similar communication devices
- Must be able to complete forms using words and numbers, etc.
- Must have the ability to develop rapport with a variety of people and elicit cooperation
- Must have the ability to organize daily work schedule, meet all deadlines, and track work details
- Must be able to answer questions with brief responses or provide standard information to customers, citizens, supervisors, etc.
- Must have the ability to make prompt decisions based on adopted codes, ordinances, policies, and standards
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a valid State Issued Class “D” Driver’s License
- Shall devote full time to the duties of this office
- Shall maintain normal work hours between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Must have the ability to be “called back” to accommodate working special events, on weekends or after hours as needed
JOB DETAILS
Category Full Time Status Open Salary $40,019.20 annually Posted September 3, 2026 Closing September 19, 2026 12:00 PM Attached Files Laborer I updated 102024
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