Laborer - Streets

City of Beaumont, Texas; Beaumont (TX); In loco; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Beaumont, Texas, is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform a broad range of on-site tasks involving streets, curbs, gutters and drainage facilities. The role requires operating hand and power tools, finishing concrete, and supervising safety procedures in all weather conditions.

Applicants should have at least one year of related experience and a valid Texas Class C license. Regular shifts are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with potential overtime during emergencies.

Competenze

• Minimum of one year experience performing tasks related to maintenance and repair of concrete streets, drainage and related facilities.
• Knowledge of asphalt raking and concrete finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver’s license and good driving record.

Mansioni

• Perform maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of ditches, streets, curbs, gutters, storm sewers, and related facilities.
• Patch streets and finish concrete; operate tools and equipment such as jackhammers, saws and cement mixers.
• Inspect storm manholes and drainage systems; respond to citizen complaints; maintain tools and materials.

Conoscenze

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reading & writing

Map reading

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Concrete saw

Jackhammer

Chain saw

Tamps

Shovels

Lute

Level

Descrizione del lavoro

Essential Job Functions:

Performs skilled manual tasks involved in the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of ditches, concrete and/or asphalt streets, walkways, curbs, gutters, catch basins, surface inlets, storm sewers; patches streets; breaks concrete, finishes concrete; operates such operates such equipment as jackhammer, air compressor, concrete saw, cement mixer, chain saw, gas detector and 2-yard dump trucks; utilize hand tools such as a maul, rotary hammer, tamps, shovels, hammer, chains, lute, level broom, rakes, and tape measures; inspect storm manholes and pipes inside of storm boxes; checks complaints made by citizens; replenishes supplies; light vehicle maintenance; cleans tools; washes vehicles.

Other Job Functions:

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

This position requires 100% on-site work.

Works outside in all kinds of weather including extreme cold, heat and temperature swings; is exposed to extreme and constant noise; works in trenches/ditches and manholes; is exposed to mechanical and explosive hazards; expose to fumes/odors, dust/mites, chemicals and gas vapors. Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. work shifts determined by crew assignment); overtime when necessary. Must be available to work extended hours as needed; work schedules subject to change when necessary. Subject to 24 hour call out. This position is considered essential during emergency situations.

Knowledge:

General knowledge of manual tasks required for area of work assignment including knowledge of asphalt raking, concrete finishing, techniques and knowledge of setting grades; knowledge of safety procedures.

Skills/Abilities:

Considerable skill in the use and operation of hand and power tools such as concrete saws, chain saws, shovels, picks, jack hammers and rakes as well as other equipment applicable to assignments; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and during unfavorable weather conditions; ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions; ability to interpret maps and sketches; ability to operate laser; ability to repair concrete and rake asphalt; ability to make simple mathematical calculations; ability to make decisions and plan job tasks.

Physical Requirements:

Constantly sees and hears; frequently carries objects weighing up to 50 lbs., drags, pulls, pushes, lifts objects weighing up to 100 lbs., squats, stands, stoops, kneels, twists body, walks, climbs, drives vehicle and writes by hand; infrequently cleans, crawls and sits.

Education/Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Minimum one (1) year experience performing tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of concrete streets, concrete drainage and related facilities, including grade elevations and concrete finishing.

This position requires 100% on-site work.

Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver’s License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at [phone] or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.