Laborer II

City of Spokane; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Spokane is seeking a semi-skilled maintenance worker to perform a variety of laboring tasks across city departments. Duties vary by assignment and may include supervising small crews.

The role requires a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, a high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of laboring experience. You will operate power tools and heavy equipment, assist in loading/unloading, and participate in snow removal and playground maintenance; lifting up to 100 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of laboring experience.
• License: Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Lift: Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled manual work in various departments.
• May supervise small labor crew and assist in loading/unloading.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of buildings; support street and sewer work.
• Operate power-driven equipment and drive trucks as assigned.
• Participate in snow removal and traffic sign maintenance.
• Report major defects and assist in safety inspections.

Skills

Laboring experience

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma

CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Tools

Power tools operation

Job description

Performs semi-skilled manual work in various departments which requires some previous experience and special knowledge acquired on the job.

• Work performed varies with department to which assigned.
• May supervise small labor crew. Participate in loading, unloading and similar operations. Assists in setting up and dismantling playground equipment.
• Receives calls, investigates and dispatches night crews to remedy routine complaints, reports major complaints to supervisor. Checks excavations for compliance with safety regulations.
• Acts as helper or assigned as apprentice to Craft Specialist and skilled trade workers in maintenance and repair of assigned buildings. May assist in minor maintenance of an assigned heating plant.
• Performs various tasks in support of solid waste disposal operations including, but not limited to, attending household hazardous waste and recycling facility, removing refrigerants from appliances, and directing the public.
• Operates compressors, jack hammers, cement mixers, brush chippers, chain saws, post-hole diggers, sewer augers and other similar power-driven equipment related to the job.
• Drives various trucks, operates rubber-wheeled tractors with attachments, front-end loaders and fork lifts. May be required to operate equipment of the next higher class on occasion. Assists in snow removal operations. Mounts sander boxes and tanks. Performs minor maintenance on street cleaning equipment.
• Services assigned equipment. Makes minor field repairs. Reports major defects. Prepares necessary reports.
• Assists in installation, repair and disconnection of water mains, hydrants and valves. Operates pipe and leak locating equipment or performs other operations peculiar to the assigned job.
• Assists in maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer and storm water infrastructure.
• Supervises crew engaged in installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signs and markers. Operates lane and crosswalk painting machines, and fabricates traffic signs using silk screens.
• Performs related work as required.

Open Entry Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years of laboring experience.
• Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.
• License: Possession of a valid driver's license. Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.

Lift Requirement:

• Job offer is contingent on passing a lift test.
• Enough strength to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

Applicants must first meet the minimum qualifications to be invited to take the examination. Those who pass the examination will then go on the hiring list.

The examination will consist of multiple-choice questions.

Possible subjects covered in the examination:

• Applied Technology
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Awareness
• Safety & Occupational Hazards
• Teamwork
• Technical Competence
• Vehicle Operations

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status. As a Fair Chance Employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.