Street Construction Laborer

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sacramento is seeking a Street Construction Laborer to perform heavy manual labor in construction, maintenance, and repair of city streets and facilities. The role includes operating light to medium trucks and equipment under supervision, with responsibilities across patching, sealing, and concrete work.

The incumbent must have two years of experience with medium street equipment or as a Street Construction Laborer Trainee, plus a valid California Class B license and eventually a Class A

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating medium street construction and maintenance equipment.
• Two years of experience performing skilled heavy manual street construction, maintenance, and repair duties.
• Valid California Class B Driver License is required; Class A with endorsements within 90 days after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Spread asphaltic material over road surfaces by shoveling, raking, and brushing.
• Crackseal, patch, oil, and seal road surfaces.
• Operates jackhammer, pneumatic tools, and various power tools.
• Repair and patch curbs, gutters, bridge decks, sidewalks, and related concrete work.
• Check brakes, lights, tires, fuel, oil level and perform minor repairs.
• Operate a variety of street construction equipment including dump trucks and rollers.

Skills

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Reading & writing English

Tools

Jackhammer

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Medium equipment operation

Job description

To perform heavy manual labor in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets and other facilities, and to operate light trucks, three-axle trucks, and medium street construction and maintenance equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by a Street Maintenance Supervisor. Lead direction may be provided by a Street Construction Equipment Operator.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Street Construction Laborer class is distinguished from Street Construction Equipment Operator by performance of heavy manual labor and the operation of light trucks, three-axle trucks, and medium street construction and maintenance equipment. The class of Street Construction Equipment Operator operates heavy street construction and maintenance equipment, and acts in a lead capacity. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

Duties

• Spread asphaltic road building material over road surface by shoveling, raking, and brushing material to correct thickness.
• Crackseal, patch, oil, and seal road surfaces.
• Use various hand tools such as shovel, pick, mattock, axe, and broom.
• Operate a jackhammer, other pneumatic tools, and various power tools.
• Repair and patch curbs, gutters, bridge decks, headwalls, sidewalks, and perform related concrete work.
• Check brakes, lights, tires, fuel, oil level, and auxiliary equipment as required, and make minor field repairs and adjustments.
• Clean, adjust, and service tools and equipment.
• Clean and sweep work areas.
• Set out and pick up barricades and warning signs.
• Serve as flagperson on street work projects.
• Sand bag various locations for flood protection.
• Assist the operator on the rock chip spreader and operate the patchmaster.
• Operate four to ten-yard dump trucks, water tank trucks, and a variety of street construction and maintenance equipment which may include front end loaders, spreaders, pavement rollers, tractors, and distributor trucks.
• Operate acetylene torch.
• Assist in training other employees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Methods, materials, and tools used in street construction, maintenance, and repair.
• The operation of dump trucks, water tank trucks, and medium equipment commonly used in street construction and maintenance.
• The maintenance and servicing requirements of gasoline and diesel-powered construction and maintenance equipment and trucks.
• The safe and legal operation of street construction, maintenance, and repair equipment, and safety precautions related to street construction and maintenance work.

Ability to

• Safely and efficiently use hand and power tools, and operate a variety of medium street construction and maintenance equipment and trucks.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under variable weather conditions.
• Work effectively with others.
• Read, write, and speak the English language at a level for satisfactory job performance.

Experience

Two years of experience operating medium street construction and maintenance equipment and performing skilled heavy manual street construction, maintenance, and repair duties.

OR

Two years of experience comparable to a Street Construction Laborer Trainee with the City of Sacramento.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Street Construction Laborer Trainee.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License

Possession of a valid California Class B Driver License is required. Loss of the Class B License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Possession of a valid California Class A Driver License, with appropriate endorsements, is required as a condition of continued employment within ninety (90) days after appointment.

Assessment

If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Residency Requirement

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.