Streets Laborer

City of Fairview Heights; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fairview Heights is seeking a Streets Laborer for the Public Works Department. This full-time role involves various labor tasks related to the construction and maintenance of city streets to ensure safe traffic flow. Applicants should possess a High School Diploma and have a valid driving record. Experience in construction activities is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months experience in construction related activities preferred.
• Ability to obtain Class A-CDL Drivers License within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain city streets through various construction and repair tasks.
• Installation and repair of storm sewers and street signage.
• Snow removal and maintenance of right-of-ways.

Skills

Verbal communication

Manual dexterity

Driving skills

Ability to follow directions

Knowledge of street locations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Class A-CDL Drivers License preferred

Tools

Equipment for street maintenance

Job description

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The City of Fairview Heights Public Works Department is hiring a full time Streets Laborer. The starting hourly wage is $29.55. Please submit an application by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025. Applications can be found at www.cofh.org.

Streets Laborer

Local 148

Summary Of Position

Position includes all related labor and equipment operation involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the city streets in order to provide a safe and non-obstructed traffic flow.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (Essential functions include the following and the Physical

Requirements listed below)

Street maintenance including oiling and chipping, asphalt, concrete paving, other construction and repairs

Installation and repairs of storm sewers

Maintain City right-of-ways to include grass and weed cutting, tree and limb removal, clearing ditches of leaves and debris

Sweeping of streets

Snow removal from streets

Storm damage removal and clearing of streets

Bulk trash removal

Installation and repair of street signs

Grading and other construction work related to street maintenance

Subject to 24 hour call out

Other tasks that may be assigned by supervisor

Basic Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Class A-CDL Drivers License preferred or the ability to obtain in six (6) months

Six months experience in construction related activities

Driving record acceptable to the City

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required

Verbal communication skills

Manual dexterity abilities

Driving and equipment operations skills

Ability to understand and follow directions

Knowledge of street locations

Ability to operate various types of equipment for street maintenance

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is normally those encountered by outside weather conditions. It consists of manual labor such as lifting and shoveling. The employee may be exposed to paint, calcium chloride, asphalt, concrete and other chemicals. The employee also may be asked to work weekends and evenings.

Physical Requirements

Ability to crawl into small areas, walk through mud, snow and water

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis

Ability to lift overhead, bend at the waist, crouch and squat

The City of Fairview Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

Salary: $29.00 - $30.00 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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