Public Works Laborer I: Street, Utility & Park Ops

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,825,000 - 72,387,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas City Hall is seeking a Laborer I in Code Compliance Services to perform a variety of low-skilled, strenuous labor. You will assist in cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, utilities, landscaping, and public spaces while supporting city operations.

The role emphasizes safety, working with tools and equipment, and following instructions. Minimum qualifications are not specified; you will be part of a team committed to serving Dallas residents and maintaining city infrastructure.

Qualifications

• General mechanical knowledge and aptitude to perform unskilled labor.
• Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to trades.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled and un-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participates in maintenance and operations of facilities, utilities, and landscaping.
• Assists in setting forms, concrete, asphalt, and crack seal for sidewalk and street repairs; assists in laying pipes for storm or sanitary sewers and water mains.
• Loads and unloads tools, material, and equipment to ensure availability for repairs.
• Operates equipment to break concrete/asphalt; drives trucks or tractors; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Flags traffic, sets barricades, cones for safety of crew and public.
• Digs ditches and trenches; trims, shovels, cleans debris; assists in cleaning drainage ditches and sewers.
• Cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and grounds to maintain facility and street upkeep; removes hazards.
• Performs other trades work as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool usage

Manual labor

Reading instructions

Job description

Dallas City Hall is seeking a Laborer I in Code Compliance Services to perform a variety of low-skilled, strenuous labor. You will assist in cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, utilities, landscaping, and public spaces while supporting city operations.

The role emphasizes safety, working with tools and equipment, and following instructions. Minimum qualifications are not specified; you will be part of a team committed to serving Dallas residents and maintaining city infrastructure.