Seasonal Streets Laborer

Salary: $21.41 - $25.63 Hourly
Location : Duluth, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: AG26017
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Division: Street Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Basic
Probation Period: 6 months
Eligible List Duration: 1 month

Job Posting Information
SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To perform duties related to street and traffic maintenance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED

For both one-of-a-kind and repetitive tasks, the supervisor makes specific assignments that are accompanied by clear, detailed, and specific instructions. Incumbents work as instructed and consult with the supervisor.
SUPERVISION GIVEN

Does not supervise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
1. Repair streets and alleys.

2. Assist with the placement of traffic control devices.

3. Perform various traffic maintenance duties, such as street painting and sign installation.

4. Pick up trash and clean up blight citywide and sweep sidewalks as needed.

5. Perform various road construction tasks along with associated street maintenance work.

6. Perform street patching using hot and cold mix asphalt.

7. Occasionally assist in paving operations of streets and alleyways.

8. Perform drainage control measures, such as cleaning catch basins and culvert entries and exits.

9. Assist in installing and maintaining traffic control devices, barricades, street signs, and snow fences.

10. Assist in forming, mixing, and pouring concrete to replace or repair curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.

11. Assist in crack sealing operations using a variety of different materials.

12. Assist in roadside grass cutting and/or roadside brushing/right of way clearing.

13. Assist in street and legend painting operations.

14. Operate a variety of motorized vehicles, including but not limited to, pick-up trucks, and one-ton dump trucks.

15. Perform light equipment maintenance such as changing tires, vehicle washing, repairing tire chains, adding fluids to proper levels, replacing cutting edges, and daily inspection checklists.

16. Operate a variety of power tools and hand tools including chainsaws, street routers, concrete cut-off saws, self-propelled concrete saws, etc.

17. Perform indoor maintenance and routine cleaning of Street Maintenance facilities.

18. Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.

19. Other duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience Requirements

A. A minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience as a construction laborer or in a position with equivalent duties.
License Requirements

A. Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege.

Selection Process Information

Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification.

Non-Discrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Alternative Exam Process (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at , as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through .

Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.

Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education/Experience Review, the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.)

The notice of appeal shall be in writing, shall contain a complete statement of…