Laborer

City of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Galveston is seeking a general laborer to perform manual labor within a City department under general supervision. The role includes sign installation and maintenance, painting crosswalks and zones, inspecting lift stations, repairing water and sewer infrastructure, and performing street and sidewalk repairs.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least one year of public works maintenance experience, with a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• AND one year of experience in public works maintenance and repair operations.
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License; Commercial Driver’s License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs sign installation and maintenance.
• Paints loading, handicap and no parking zones; paints cross walks.
• Inspects and maintains lift stations.
• Installs or repairs cleanouts.
• Cuts and lays underground pipe; repairs pipe.
• Operates light motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs water leaks and water main or sewer system breaks.
• Performs water pressure checks.
• Performs water and sewer taps.
• Inspects water meters.
• Installs, removes and replaces fire hydrants; performs flow tests.
• Repairs man holes.
• Repairs cave-ins.
• Performs utility locates.
• Performs water and sewer service connects to customer locations.
• Performs street repair and asphalt overlay activities; repairs potholes and sidewalks.
• Participates in concrete projects.
• Performs traffic control.
• Performs recycling operations.
• Performs general building and grounds cleaning and maintenance.
• Participates in special event setup activities.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Light equipment operation

Job description

Overview

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!

Job Description SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs general manual labor activities within a City department.

Responsibilities

• Performs sign installation and maintenance.
• Paints loading, handicap and no parking zones; paints cross walks.
• Inspects and maintains lift stations.
• Installs or repairs cleanouts.
• Cuts and lays underground pipe; repairs pipe.
• Operates light motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs water leaks and water main or sewer system breaks.
• Performs water pressure checks.
• Performs water and sewer taps.
• Inspects water meters.
• Installs, removes and replaces fire hydrants; performs flow tests.
• Repairs man holes.
• Repairs cave-ins.
• Performs utility locates.
• Performs water and sewer service connects to customer locations.
• Performs street repair and asphalt overlay activities; repairs pot holes and sidewalks.
• Participates in concrete projects.
• Performs traffic control.
• Performs recycling operations.
• Performs general building and grounds cleaning and maintenance.
• Participates in special event setup activities.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge: City organization, operations, policies, and procedures; Street maintenance and repair operations; Construction practices and methods; Concrete installation and repair methods and procedures; Painting operations; Traffic control methods and procedures; Water and sewer systems; Recycling operations; Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in: Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment; Providing efficient customer service; Understanding and applying City policies and procedures; Operating various light motorized equipment and vehicles; Using various hand and power tools; Utility locates; Map reading; Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City; Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; AND one year of experience in public works maintenance and repair operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certification

• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License. May require possession of a Commercial Driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work is performed both in an indoor or outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals. May be required to climb ladders. May be required to work in confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds.

Compensation and Equal Opportunity

Compensation Range DOQ. The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services.

About Galveston

Galveston Island is a coastal barrier island located along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Galveston\'s convenient coastal location along with its close proximity to Houston, has contributed to the city becoming the economic engine it is today - including being the employment center of Galveston County. The City of Galveston has a population of approximately 50,000 and is home to key industries in medicine, education and maritime.