Laborer I (Sanitation)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); 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 low-skilled and unskilled labor tasks. Responsibilities include cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, utilities, airport grounds, and public spaces, plus operating lawn equipment and performing related trades tasks.

Qualifications emphasize general mechanical aptitude, ability to learn tools, and the capacity to perform physical labor while following instructions and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• General mechanical knowledge and aptitude for unskilled labor.
• Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor as required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform strenuous labor for various departments and maintain public spaces.
• Assist in setting forms, pouring concrete and laying asphalt for sidewalks and streets.
• Load and unload tools and materials for repairs.
• Operate equipment and perform preventive maintenance on assets.
• Flag traffic and set safety devices for crew and public safety.
• Dig ditches, trim vegetation, and assist in drainage and sewer work.
• Cut grass, clean facilities, and remove hazards from grounds.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Tool usage

Manual labor

Instructions comprehension

Relationship building

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.

Knowledge And Skills

• 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.

Experience

None

Licenses and Certifications

None

Education

None

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.