Semi-Skilled Laborer - DPW

City of Indianapolis and Marion County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is seeking a general labor worker for the DPW Operations Maintenance Section. The role involves outdoor and indoor tasks, assisting with maintenance and repair activities across public works projects.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent and be capable of manual tasks including lifting. A Indiana driver’s license is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Indiana Driver's License preferred.
• Ability to perform manual tasks and lift/carry objects over 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide general labor functions for City municipal work.
• Assist with asphalt patching, crack sealing, concrete work, playground equipment repair, grounds keeping and related duties.
• Assist with snow removal functions.
• Clean and wash equipment as needed.
• Operate small motorized equipment.
• Assist with daily care and maintenance of tools and supplies.
• This list is not exhaustive and may expand as needed.

Skills

General labor

Snow removal

Grounds keeping

Operation of small equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Small motorized equipment

Job description

Agency Summary

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest city agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for providing general labor maintenance skills to the DPW Operations Maintenance Section.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

• Provide general labor functions commonly associated with City municipal work assignments.
• Assists with asphalt patching, crack sealing, concrete work, playground equipment repair, grounds keeping and other related duties.
• Assists with snow removal functions
• Cleans/washes equipment as needed
• Operates small motorized equipment
• Assists with the daily care and maintenance of tools and supplies
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

High School diploma or equivalent required. May be required to perform manual tasks that require lifting and carrying of objects in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds or more. A valid Indiana Driver's License is preferred.

Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to varying weather conditions. May be exposed to intermittent noise, dust, dirt, odors, solvents, heights and confined spaces. May be required to work overtime.