Laborer I — Public Works & Utilities Crew

dallascityhall; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Laborer I to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in cleaning, maintenance, and repair of utilities, facilities, airport grounds, water and wastewater mains, landscaping, park grounds, and other public spaces.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, physical endurance, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions while supporting multiple departments.

Qualifications

• General mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Tool usage

Manual labor

Instruction following

Interpersonal relations

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Laborer I to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor in cleaning, maintenance, and repair of utilities, facilities, airport grounds, water and wastewater mains, landscaping, park grounds, and other public spaces.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, physical endurance, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions while supporting multiple departments.