Laborer ; Code Compliance Services CCS Dept Unclassified Position

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Performs a variety of low-skilled and unskilled strenuous labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines; maintenance and repair of airport grounds and facilities; construction and maintenance of water/wastewater mains; cleaning water meters; operating tractors, mowers, and other lawn equipment; maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium and park grounds; and, collects garbage/brush and trims landscape.

The Laborer I performs and provides various un-skilled and semi-skilled manual labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of utilities, facilities, airport grounds, water and wastewater mains, landscaping, park grounds, and other public spaces.

• 1 Performs skilled and un-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participates in the maintenance, care, repair, and operations of facilities, utilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the City; perform a variety of labor for different departments.
• 2 Assists in setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, spreading and laying asphalt or spreading crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters or streets; assists in laying various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains to ensure proper flow is maintained.
• 3 Loads and unloads tools, construction material, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
• 4 Operates air/jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs; drives dump truck, tractor driven mowers, or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies, or material to and from the work site; performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.
• 5 Flags traffic, sets out barricades, cones or other safety devices to help ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
• 6 Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation; assists in cleaning drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains and sewer lines using various power operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.
• 7 Cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants.
• 8 Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Education

None

Experience

None

Licenses and Certifications

None

* Minimum Qualification Notation :
All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments-for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

• 1 General mechanical knowledge and aptitude necessary to perform a variety of unskilled labor.
• 2 Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to various trades.
• 3 Ability to perform manual labor.
• 4 Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• 5 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

$21.50 - $21.50

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.