Street Laborer

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Operations Superintendent, operates a variety of light and medium duty equipment for the maintenance, operation and construction activities related to public works and parks infrastructure or delivery of services. Will also perform heavy manual labor when required. Will utilize additional skills in construction and maintenance.

• Manages/leads work crew on a daily basis. Provides reporting and data entry, scheduling equipment repairs, orders materials
• Maintains and repairs roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks and other structures to sustain the public works infrastructure.
• Operates various vehicles and equipment such as: street sweeper, backhoe, asphalt paver, loaders, mowers, tractors, power tools and hand tools.
• Operates various types of snow and ice removal equipment for City streets and sidewalks including but not limited to: truck plows, snow blowers, and shovels.
• Performs heavy manual labor to repair concrete and asphalt pavement, remove trees, dig trenches and post holes, load dirt and construction material, backfill ditches or holes, and other activities as required.
• Performs minor mechanical and maintenance service to assigned public works vehicles. Performs and documents daily equipment inspections in accordance with department policy.
• Inspects and maintains traffic control signs and pavement markings.
• Inspects, cleans and repairs storm and sanitary sewer structures, levees and drainage ways.
• Assures that the City’s missions, goals and objectives are fully initiated and supported.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Attends safety meetings and seminars as required and promotes workplace safety.
• Follows all City and department safety policies and procedures.
• May work independently with minimal supervision or act as lead person on small crews.

High School Diploma or GED. Three to ten years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of light and medium construction and maintenance equipment or additional skills, training or education.

Valid Iowa CDL-B for straight trucks over 26,000

GVW with endorsements for air brakes and tanker. Valid CDL-A. For candidates without a current CDL, consideration will be given to candidates willing to acquire CDL-B within 90 days and CDL-A within one year.

• General knowledge of tools and equipment including heavy, hand/power and electronic.
• Snow removal training programs, concrete, street repair and leadership certifications preferred.
• High level of ability with construction equipment, form setting, grade shooting, materials calculations, welding, concrete finishing, curb construction, snow plow calibration and equipment maintenance.

• Heavy work, exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally, up to 50lbs of force frequently, up to 20lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Stand or sit, walk, use hands/fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, push/pull, reach and repetitive motion.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, wet/humid conditions, dust, fumes, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards.