Street Maintenance Laborer

City of Duluth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Duluth is seeking a versatile Construction Laborer to perform a variety of street maintenance tasks in the public works department. Responsibilities include road construction, patching, drainage, traffic control, and light equipment operation under supervision.

Qualified applicants will have at least one year of relevant experience and a Minnesota Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement; Tanker endorsement within six months.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of verifiable experience as a construction laborer.
• Valid Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver’s license with Air Brake endorsement; Tanker endorsement within six months.
• Experience with street maintenance, patching, drainage and traffic control is preferred.
• Ability to work under supervision and in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform road construction and street maintenance tasks.
• Patch streets with hot and cold mix asphalt and assist in paving operations.
• Assist in drainage control, cleaning basins and culverts.
• Install and maintain traffic control devices, barricades and signs.
• Form, mix and pour concrete for curbs, gutters and sidewalks as needed.
• Assist in crack sealing and roadside vegetation work.
• Operate light trucks and construction equipment under supervision.
• Perform light vehicle maintenance and daily equipment checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Truck operation

Job description

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and/or repair of City streets. The work involves performing manual tasks under direct supervision of a leadworker or other higher-level classified employees and may involve the use of hand and power tools and the operation of light truck and construction equipment; duties may be performed under adverse weather or working conditions.

• 1. Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
• 2. Perform various road construction tasks along with associated street maintenance work.
• 3. Perform street patching using hot and cold mix asphalt.
• 4. Occasionally assist in paving operations of streets and alleyways.
• 5. Perform drainage control measures, such as cleaning catch basins and culvert entries and exits.
• 6. Assist in installing and maintaining traffic control devices, barricades, street signs, and snow fences.
• 7. Assist in forming, mixing, and pouring concrete to replace or repair curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
• 8. Assist in crack sealing operations using a variety of different materials.
• 9. Assist in roadside grass cutting and/or roadside brushing/right of way clearing.
• 10. Assist in street and legend painting operations.
• 11. Efficiently load multiple types of material into single and tandem axle trucks.
• 12. Operate a variety of motorized vehicles, including but not limited to, pick-up trucks, one‑ton dump trucks, and pre‑heated patch trailers.
• 13. Operate a tandem axle dump truck hauling aggregate, sand, salt, blacktop, and snow.
• 14. Assist in ice removal due to water main break, sump pump, storm water issues, etc.
• 15. Perform light equipment maintenance such as changing tires, vehicle washing, repairing tire chains, adding fluids to proper levels, replacing cutting edges, and daily inspection checklists.
• 16. Operate a variety of power tools and hand tools including chainsaws, street routers, concrete cut-off saws, self-propelled concrete saws, etc.
• 17. Perform indoor maintenance and routine cleaning of Street Maintenance facilities.
• 18. Clean up blight and debris citywide.
• 19. Other related duties may be assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

A. A minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience as a construction laborer; or a position with equivalent duties.

License Requirements

A. Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver’s license or equivalent, including Air Brake endorsement. Must possess Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of employment.

Education/Experience Review (40% of scoring process; 70 pass point):

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Performance Exam (60% of scoring process; 70 pass point):

The top scoring applicants from the Education/Experience Review will be invited to participate in the Performance Exam. In addition, applicants eligible for veteran's preference who pass the Education/Experience Review will move forward to the Performance Exam. If selected, you will be notified regarding the date, time, and location of the exam. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.