Laborer

City of Bloomington, IN; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bloomington, IN is seeking a general laborer to maintain streets and support department projects. The role involves operating equipment, patching surfaces, and clearing debris under varying weather conditions.

You may be required to obtain a CDL-B with air brakes during probation. The job is predominantly outdoors and requires safety awareness and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain a CDL-B with air brakes during probation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs City streets and right-of-ways using equipment.
• Patches streets, sidewalks, curbs, inlets and alleys with appropriate materials.
• Operates dump truck, asphalt screed, concrete finisher, tractor and other equipment; prepares work orders.
• Removes debris from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, drains and alleys.
• Trims and clears trees, leaves and brush with chain saws and chippers.
• Flags traffic at street construction sites.
• May be called for emergency work outside regular shifts.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Street maintenance

Traffic control

Safety procedures

CDL-B license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Air compressor

Chain saw

Chippers

Leafers

Lutes

Shovels

Stump grinder

Job description

Description

Performs general labor to maintain City streets and to support various department projects.

Duties

Primary

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Maintains and repairs City streets and right-of-ways, using various types of equipment such as air compressor, chipper, shovels, chain saw, rakes and lutes.
• Patches streets, sidewalks, curbs, inlets, and alleys using appropriate equipment and materials.
• Operates dump truck, asphalt screed, concrete finisher, tractor, small sweeper and leafer to clean and maintain City streets and right-of-ways as assigned. Regularly checks trucks and equipment to ensure proper fluid levels and mechanical functions, prepares work orders for necessary repairs.
• Removes debris such as leaves, sand, and snow from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, drains, and alleys.
• Trims and clears trees, leaves, and brush from City streets and right-of-ways using chain saws, chippers, stump grinder and leafers.
• Flags traffic at street construction sites.
• May be called for emergency work at times other than the regular shift period.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma; or equivalent (GED); or combination of education and experience that give the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B with air brakes) within probationary period. Current CDL-B or CDL-A holders, preferred.
• Experience and skill in the operation of equipment and hand tools such as air compressor, chain saw, chippers, leafers, lutes, shovels, stump grinder and rakes preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for working around heavy equipment, and/or working around traffic.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate trucks and related equipment. Experience operating asphalt screeds, concrete finishers, and related hand tools, preferred.
• Knowledge of the mechanics of light equipment and ability to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

Difficulty of Work

Performs duties which require frequent bending and lifting, pushing and/or pulling of equipment and tools. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Incumbent is expected to remain standing and working for long periods of time with periodic breaks, and may be exposed to jolting, bumping and vibrations of equipment. Performs majority of duties out-of-doors, in varying weather conditions, and is periodically exposed to excessive noise, dirt, dust, and vehicle and equipment fumes. Safety precautions must be used at all times to avoid injury to self and others.

Personal Work Relationships

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including co-workers, City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.