Laborer II; Sanitation- Landfill

## Laborer II (Sanitation
- Landfill)
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SAN LANDFILL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 5, 2026 (5 days left to apply):
26-29090
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** Job Summary
** Performs a variety of low-skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor duties that may involve but not limited to maintenance/repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines, airport grounds and facilities; construction, repair 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; asphalt/paving repair, street marking, collects garbage/brush, and trims landscape;

reservoir facility maintenance, water meter testing and repair; and, water/wastewater equipment installation, repair, & maintenance.
** Job Description
**** Overview
* * The Laborer II performs and provides various 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.
** Essential Functions
**** 1
* * Performs skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participates in the maintenance, care, repair, and operations of facilities, utilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the City; performs 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; provides assistance and works with other Laborers to complete necessary work.
** 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.
** Knowledge and Skills
**** 1
* * Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.  
** 2
* * Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to various trades.
** 3
* * Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
** 4
* * Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
** 5
* * Ability to follow drawings, designs, and oral/written instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures or routines.
** 6
* * Ability to perform manual labor.
** 7
* * Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
** 8
* * Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
** Experience
* * 2 years performing general labor.
** Licenses and Certifications
** None
* * Education
* * None
* * Salary Range**$21.50 - $22.91

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.