Laborer - Benefitted

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Laborer (Operations Crew) in the Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities Department at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. This department manages Asheville’s premier event spaces, providing top-tier entertainment, sports, and cultural events for the community. The Laborer position plays a crucial role in maintaining the venue’s infrastructure and ensuring safe, clean, and functional event spaces.

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work associated with the construction and maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, rights‑of‑way, stormwater and drainage systems, and other infrastructure as part of a public works crew.

This is a single level classification.

• Work Schedule:
  
  40 hours/week. Hours will vary based on event schedules and operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Performs manual labor in support of public works projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; gathers and/or retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and other items needed to complete assigned work; transports materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; assists with site preparation and operation of equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public;

reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a service truck, concrete rack, shovel, bull float, swing trowel, hammer, vac‑con truck, manhole hooks, rakes, hand and power tools, hose reel, vacuum equipment, jet heads, tiger tails, hydrant tool, or other tools and equipment.

Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking and replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing and cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment to supervisor.

Performs various manual tasks in support of streets and sidewalk projects: installs and removes sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and culverts; clears and repairs ditches; clears drainage obstructions from culverts, ditches, and gutters; mixes, pours and finishes concrete; patches and repairs cracks and holes in surfaces; compacts and packs ground materials; and installs and removes concrete forms and pins.

Performs manual work functions associated with construction and maintenance projects for stormwater drainage systems: installs, repairs, lays and/or cuts pipes; cuts and repairs sewer taps; removes, shovels, and rakes stormwater lids and grates; builds and repairs manholes, catch basins, valve boxes, etc.; replaces grit screens; constructs, repairs, and clears ditches; clears drainage obstructions; breaks up pipes and concrete; cleans curb lines, structures, and pipes;

loads water onto trucks; and attaches and unattaches truck equipment.

Assists during emergency weather events and other activities, as assigned: installs signs and barricades; installs tire chains on trucks; attaches snowplows and spreaders to trucks; and cleans and maintains equipment during…