Laborer Street-Sherwood

Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their maintenance team. This role involves operating various equipment and performing essential labor tasks to ensure the upkeep of city streets and drainage systems. Ideal candidates will thrive in challenging conditions and contribute to community infrastructure projects. With a focus on teamwork and safety, this position offers the chance to make a tangible impact on local public works. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various equipment for maintenance and construction.
• Experience in unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for street and drainage maintenance.
• Inspect and repair drainage systems regularly.
• Assist with construction and maintenance projects.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Maintenance Work

Labor Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Construction Equipment

Maintenance Equipment

Job description

Job objective: Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of City streets and street drainage projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of City sewer, street, and street drainage projects.

· Inspects and/or repairs street drainage systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly.

· Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and back-filling.

· Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in street, sewer, and street drainage construction and repair.

· Responds to complaints regarding leaks in pipes; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.

· Loads and unloads heavy objects.

· Rakes, vacuums, and bags leaves along with pine needles during the fall and winter months.

· Assists in maintaining and repairing traffic control devices.

· Cross training or job rotation within the Drainage and Sanitation department may be required.

· Ability to work successfully in extreme hot and/or extreme cold temperatures; excessive humidity; slippery and uneven walking surfaces, excessive noise, and other extreme conditions such as noxious fumes, moving heavy machinery, etc.

· Perform other duties as assigned and/or required.

Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.