Street Laborer

The Street Laborer will be responsible for various assignments within the operation of the Street department. A Laborer must be willing to work with various supervisors. Position requires varied experience and ability to work without close supervision by performing duties directed by the supervisor.

• Patch and/or prepare streets, grades, alleys, shoulders, and City parking lots for asphalt and perform other street work, as necessary.
• Perform a variety of tasks, including installation of guardrails, cement pads, conduits, pipes, sidewalks and curbs, maintenance and repair involving carpentry, painting, plumbing, and ordinary electrical work.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on City buildings and assets.
• Assist in construction of City buildings and assets.
• Operate all motorized equipment such as pickup, dump truck, street sweeper, snowplow, front-end loader, backhoe, roller, road grader, and similar equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and service on motor vehicles and equipment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned within the scope of duties and responsibilities outlined in the employee’s signed job description.

• Respond to emergency situations within a reasonable period.
• Work independently and exercise initiative and judgment in the planning and execution of tasks assigned.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and effective interpersonal skills at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to support and function in team environment
• Reliability and dependability

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• The ability to perform tasks involving elevated levels of cognitive function and judgment
• The ability to take prompt and appropriate responses to operating conditions
• The ability to work in an unfatigued state
• The ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• The ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory
• The ability to concentrate
• The ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrate caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

• High School graduate or GED.
• 2 years or more experience preferred.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License preferred.

• Considerable knowledge of municipal government operations, familiarity with City ordinances and proceedings.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• The ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail amidst a multitask, changing priority environment.
• Knowledge of the operation of a wide variety of light to heavy equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment utilized in various functions of the Street Department.
• The ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions with limited immediate supervision.

• Frequently sitting, walking, or standing.
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Hold and grip objects.
• Occasional periods of sitting in a vehicle.
• Susceptible to mechanical hazards associated with light to heavy equipment as well as other safety hazards associated with street functions.
• May be exposed to constant or extreme noise, fumes, or odors.
• Acceptable Physical Capacity Profile test results are required.

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Missouri Class A Commercial Driver’s License within the first 12 months of employment. The City will provide training and pay for all costs with contract stipulations.
• Have a valid Missouri Driver’s License and must remain insurable under the City’s liability policy.