Laborer

City of Bloomington, Indiana; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bloomington, Indiana is seeking a general laborer to help maintain city streets and support department projects. Essential duties include patching roads and sidewalks, operating trucks and compaction tools, and clearing debris from public areas.

A CDL-B with air brakes may be required during probation, with preference for current CDL holders. Applicants should be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather, lifting up to 75 lbs, and following safety procedures around heavy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a CDL-B with air brakes within probationary period; current CDL-B or CDL-A preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment and hand tools; knowledge of safety around traffic.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs city streets and right-of-ways using equipment.
• Patches streets, sidewalks, curbs, inlets, and alleys with appropriate materials.
• Operates dump trucks, asphalt screed, concrete finisher and other equipment as assigned.
• Removes debris from streets and public spaces.
• Flags traffic at construction sites and supports emergency response as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Hand tools

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Air compressor

Chipper

Chain saw

Leafers

Lutes

Shovels

Job description

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

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:

Primary

• 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.

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

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.