Laborer II (Sanitation)

dallascityhall; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Laborer II to perform a variety of semi-skilled labor across utilities, facilities, and park spaces. Responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and cleaning of streets, water/wastewater systems, and public grounds, with duties ranging from asphalt work to trash removal.

Candidates should have at least two years of general labor experience and the ability to follow instructions, operate hand and power tools, and work safely on outdoor sites in varying weather

Qualifications

• 2 years performing general labor.

Responsibilities

• Maintains facilities, streets, and public spaces; assists in repairs and cleaning.
• Operates hand/power tools and equipment as directed.
• Digs trenches, assists with asphalt/sidewalk repairs, and supports utilities work.
• Flags traffic and ensures safety at the work site.

Skills

General labor

Safety procedures

Follow instructions

Equipment operation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

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.

Job Description

Overview

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

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participates 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.
• 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; provides assistance and works with other Laborers to complete necessary work.
• 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

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