Public Works Field Laborer

City of Slidell; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Slidell is seeking a general laborer to perform a range of manual tasks in public works and utilities. Duties include washing and servicing vehicles, loading materials, operating hand-held equipment, and assisting with landscaping and maintenance across city properties.

Candidates must lift heavy weights, follow safety procedures, and have a valid drivers license. Training may be provided for unskilled applicants willing to learn on the job.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Requires minimal reading skills.
• Must be able to lift and carry a fifty pound weight a distance of twenty-five yards (Public Utilities).
• Must be able to lift and carry a ninety pound weight (bag of Portland Cement) a distance of twenty-five yards (Public Works).
• Ability to operate simple shop equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to observe proper safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Services and washes vehicles and equipment.
• Loads, unloads, and moves materials and equipment.
• Operates such hand-held equipment as an earth compactor and jack hammer.
• Maintains and assists with the landscaping of the City2s grounds, right of ways and easements.
• Operates small engine and minor automotive and mechanical equipment such as power mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws/power saws.
• Drives City vehicles only with a valid class E drivers license.
• Laborers in Public Utilities perform minor repairs and general maintenance on structures or water systems.
• Performs rough carpentry work such as building fences, scaffolds, concrete forms, shipping crates, etc.
• Assist with pouring of cement flagging traffic, trenching, etc.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid drivers license

Heavy lifting

Operate hand-held equipment

Follow oral/written instructions

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Tamper

Plate compactor

Saws

Pumps

Compressors

Generators

Hand tools

Shovels

Wrenches

Detection devices

Mobile radio

Job description

The City of Slidell is seeking a general laborer to perform a range of manual tasks in public works and utilities. Duties include washing and servicing vehicles, loading materials, operating hand-held equipment, and assisting with landscaping and maintenance across city properties.

Candidates must lift heavy weights, follow safety procedures, and have a valid drivers license. Training may be provided for unskilled applicants willing to learn on the job.