Laborer II (Sanitation)

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

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Laborer II to support maintenance and repair across streets, utilities, and public spaces. This role requires manual labor, operation of basic equipment, and adherence to safety protocols.

With 2 years of general labor experience preferred, the position involves assisting in concrete work, asphalt, and drainage tasks, and supporting a collaborative city workforce dedicated to service and community well‑being.

Qualifications

• 2 years performing general labor.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in construction repairs.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of labor duties including maintenance and repair of city facilities, streets, and public spaces.
• Assist in setting up forms, pouring concrete, and laying asphalt for street maintenance.
• Load/unload tools and materials; transport equipment to and from work sites.
• Operate basic equipment and support crew to ensure efficient repairs and upkeep.
• Maintain safety by flagging traffic and setting up barricades as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Tool handling

Concrete work

Lane markings

Safety awareness

Reading plans

Physical fitness

Team collaboration

Job description

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Job Summary

Performs a variety of low-skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor duties that may involve but not limited to maintenance/repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines, airport grounds and facilities; construction, repair 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; asphalt/paving repair, street marking, collects garbage/brush, and trims landscape; reservoir facility maintenance, water meter testing and repair; and, water/wastewater equipment installation, repair, & maintenance.

Overview

Job Description

The Laborer II performs and provides various 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

• 1 Performs skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participants in the maintenance, care, repair, and operations of facilities, utilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the City; performs a variety of labor for different departments.
• 2 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.
• 3 Loads and unloads tools, construction material, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made; provides assistance and works with other Laborers to complete necessary work.
• 4 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.
• 5 Flags traffic, sets out barricades, cones or other safety devices to help ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
• 6 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.
• 7 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.
• 8 Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

• 1 Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
• 2 Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to various trades.
• 3 Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
• 4 Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
• 5 Ability to follow drawings, designs, and oral/written instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures or routines.
• 6 Ability to perform manual labor.
• 7 Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• 8 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Experience

2 years performing general labor.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Education

None

Salary Range

$21.50 - $22.91

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.