Seasonal Street Laborer

City of Westfield, Indiana; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Westfield, Indiana is seeking a seasonal Public Works Laborer for roughly 12 weeks in winter (November–January). The role involves semi-skilled tasks, operating trucks and backhoes, mowing, painting lines, and assisting with concrete forms under the supervision of the Street Superintendent and Foreman.

Requires a High school diploma or GED, basic knowledge of equipment safety, and the ability to perform manual labor in varying weather. Indiana CDL is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe use and operation of assigned equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods in varying weather

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks, backhoe and related equipment when assigned
• Mows grass, picks up trash and debris, trims trees
• Paints street lines and curbs
• Assists with concrete forms and pours
• Assists with traffic control at construction sites
• Performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment
• Assists with snow and ice control
• Patches and seals cracks as needed

Skills

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Read instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

General Definition of Work

This is a seasonal position lasting approximately 12 weeks (for Winter, preferably November-January). The role performs intermediate semiskilled work assisting with public works installation, maintenance, and repair projects. Duties include operating equipment, performing a variety of manual labor tasks, and completing related assignments as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Street Superintendent and Foreman.

Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am. to 4:30 pm., with a one-hour lunch break. This position may require occasional work during odd hours and weekends, as needed. Additionally, the employee is required to be on-call for after-hours emergencies.

Examples of Duties

• Operates trucks, backhoe and related equipment when assigned.
• Operates hand tools and small equipment in performing assigned tasks.
• Mows grass; helps pick up trash and debris; trims trees.
• Paints street lines and curbs.
• Helps set forms and pour concrete.
• Assists with traffic control at construction sites.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with snow and ice control.
• May assist with patching, sealing cracks, filling potholes, etc.
• Preforms additional duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of hand tools and equipment to which assigned; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, lifting and repetitive motions, frequently requires speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work requires distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires operating machines and operating motor vehicles or equipment; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana (ability to obtain).

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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Criminal Record Question

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *Answering "yes" to the question does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as the date of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation, and position applied for will be taken into account.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question