Laborer I (Code Compliance Services [CCS Dept.], Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Laborer I to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor across city utilities, parks, streets, and public spaces. You will assist in maintenance of streets, storm drains, sewer lines, water mains, landscaping, and support crews with tools and equipment.

This entry-level position offers an starting wage of $21.50 per hour. Work is outdoors with safety rules to follow; training is provided to operate hand and power tools and diverse machinery within city

Qualifications

• General mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs strenuous labor to maintain facilities, utilities, and public spaces.
• Sets forms, pours concrete, lays asphalt, or crack seals as needed.
• Operates dump trucks, tractors, and other equipment to transport tools and materials.
• Flags traffic and sets safety devices to protect crew and public.
• Digs ditches and trenches and assists in drainage, landscaping, and street maintenance.

Skills

General mechanical knowledge

Hand tools and power tools

Manual labor

Ability to follow written and oral

Teamwork

Job description

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of low-skilled and unskilled strenuous labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines; maintenance and repair of airport grounds and facilities; construction and maintenance of water/wastewater mains; cleaning water meters; operating tractors, mowers, and other lawn equipment; maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium and park grounds; and, collects garbage/brush and trims landscape.

Job Description

The Laborer I performs and provides various un-skilled and semi-skilled manual labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of utilities, facilities, airport grounds, water and wastewater mains, landscaping, park grounds, and other public spaces.

Essential Functions

• Performs skilled and un-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participates in the maintenance, care, repair, and operations of facilities, utilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the City; perform a variety of labor for different departments.
• Assists in setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, spreading and laying asphalt or spreading crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters or streets; assists in laying various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains to ensure proper flow is maintained.
• Loads and unloads tools, construction material, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
• Operates air/jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs; drives dump truck, tractor driven mowers, or other equipment to transport tools, equipment supplies, or material to and from the work site; performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Flags traffic, sets out barricades, cones or other safety devices to help ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
• Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation; assists in cleaning drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains and sewer lines using various power operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.
• Cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants.
• Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: None
• Experience: None
• Licenses and Certifications: None

• Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments-for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• General mechanical knowledge and aptitude necessary to perform a variety of unskilled labor.
• Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to various trades.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Salary Range

$21.50 - $21.50

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.