Public Works Laborer | CDL Training Provided

City of Davenport; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

457 Deferred Compensation

Job summary

City of Davenport is seeking a manual laborer for ground-level, physically demanding tasks across municipal projects. You will shovel, load and move materials, assist in concrete work, and support snow and flood operations as part of a dedicated crew.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with Class B CDL (Air Brake) within 3 months, and passing a physical and background check. Iowa or Illinois residency is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and obtain a Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement within three months of hire and maintain.
• Must pass a physical examination and background check as prescribed by the city. All CDL personnel are subject to Federal Motor Carriers Random Drug & Alcohol Program.
• Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two years of hire and maintain residency throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Shovels dirt, sand, gravel and asphalt; assists in setting forms and pouring concrete.
• Lifts and carries materials; clears trash; cleans work sites; assists in clearing sewer lines and catch basins.
• Reports to work on all emergency conditions, works 12-hour shifts during snow plowing or flood work.
• Operates a variety of equipment regularly; assists in general maintenance on public facilities and equipment.

Skills

Hand tools knowledge

Geography knowledge

Safe work practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Davenport is seeking a manual laborer for ground-level, physically demanding tasks across municipal projects. You will shovel, load and move materials, assist in concrete work, and support snow and flood operations as part of a dedicated crew.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with Class B CDL (Air Brake) within 3 months, and passing a physical and background check. Iowa or Illinois residency is required.