Streets Laborer

City of Lawrence; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Earned vacation

Sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Lawrence is seeking a full-time Streets Laborer responsible for general maintenance of roads, sidewalks, and public infrastructure. Applicants should possess strong physical stamina and the ability to work with various machinery.

Relevant experience is preferred, and candidates must have a valid Indiana driver’s license. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in public works, particularly with streets, is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of City roads and easements.
• Operate machinery and assist in cutting, paving, and compacting roadways.
• Maintain storm sewers and remove debris from roadways and easements.

Skills

Maintenance of roads and infrastructure

Ability to operate machinery

Customer service skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class B Indiana Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Tools

Various machinery and tools

Job description

Streets laborer is responsible for providing general labor maintenance skills associated with repair and maintenance of City roads, right-of-ways, and infrastructure within the City of Lawrence -Street Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintenance and repair of City roads and easements.
• Cutting streets for repair work, milling streets for paving and drainage, compacting roadways.
• Paving roads, patching holes, locating pipe, installing and repairing pipe, filling road cracks.
• Removing damaged sidewalks and curbs, grinding asphalt and concrete, pouring concrete, forming sidewalks and curbs.
• Maintaining storm sewers, repairing or building storm inlets, replacing or repairing berm work.
• Maintaining and removing trees, cutting tree limbs or bushes, mowing easements, planting grass, repairing street lights.
• Picking up trash or debris, placing safety barricades and cones and flagging traffic.
• Operate machinery, hold, or supply materials and tools, and load or unload items on/off machinery or vehicles.
• Cares for property by cutting grass, repairing yard, pulling, and discarding weeds, or shoveling and removing snow.
• Responsible for all personal safety and other equipment and tools issued by the City to perform assigned tasks; shall ensure equipment and tools are in good working order, operate safely and all supplies and tools necessary to perform assigned tasks are available and in proper and safe working condition.
• May be tasked with customer service-related issues with citizens of the City of Lawrence.
• Polite and courteous behavior is always expected.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Standards

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees at all levels, representatives from various departments, and outside agencies. Effectively responds to and resolves complex inquiries and disputes.

Computer Skills – Utilization of modern office technology including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet and relatedsoftware.

Communication – Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas and proposals effectively so others will understand to include preparation of reports, agendas, and policies. Excellent ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.

Coordination of Work – Ability to plan and organize daily work routine and establish priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Frequent and/or prolonged periods standing and walking.

Occasionally sits, climbs, or balances, descends, and ascends ladders into trenches and manholes; stoops, kneels, crouches.

Communication: verbal and written

Visibility: ear, distant, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus are required.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Manual operation with a variety of machinery, tools, and equipment.

Must be able to work inside and outside with various weather condition and tolerate noise and smells.

Education and Experience

Previous experience working in public works with streets, preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Must have some basic computer skills.

Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license.

Class B Indiana Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferred.

Additional Requirements

Requires a background investigation to include a local, state, and federal criminal history check, sex offender registry, consumer report. Requires satisfactory results from pre-employment drug screening.

• Full-time, civilian, hourly position.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other voluntary policies.
• Paid holidays, earned vacation and sick time.
• Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) and 427(b) retirement plan

Note: This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Street Laborer role within the Streets Department. The specific duties may vary based on the municipality's needs, structure, and existing processes.

The City of Lawrence is an equal opportunity employer.