Laborer; A262799-3 Public Works Bond Funded

Overview

Assists skilled laborers and crew members with street maintenance, electrical and plumbing work, and other maintenance and repairs for the City.

• Performs routine manual labor involved in the maintenance of the City creeks, street paving and street maintenance activities, and electrical and plumbing work.
• Assists with traffic control and direction.
• Cleans roads by picking up debris and tree limbs; maintains storm sewers and sidewalks; assists in repairing and cleaning storm drains.
• Performs ground maintenance by using weed eater, yard tools, and gas mower; cleans and maintains creeks and road passageways; maintains storm sewers and sidewalks.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of HVAC units.
• Cleans and maintains proper functionality of tools and equipment.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of machinery and equipment operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety practices and requirements.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing.

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to comply with City policies and procedures.
• Ability to use applicable tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance.

Physical Effort Requirements:
Position will have exposures such as frequent outdoor work and handling objects; may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Work may involve standing and walking for extended periods.

• Frequent exposure to environmental conditions and hazards; majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; sedentary work if applicable.

Work Environment Locations:
Office, outdoor, street, construction site, confined space, vehicles, warehouse.

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

• Extreme cold; toxic or caustic chemicals or substances; fumes or airborne particles
• Extreme heat

• Local travel required

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

• As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts may be required from applicants offered employment.
• A drug and alcohol test is required prior to employment for selected applicants; random drug and alcohol testing applies to safety-sensitive positions.
• A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

The City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

• 10 days of paid vacation per year
• 6.5 days of sick leave per year
• Pension plan
• 16 paid holidays
• Paid health, dental, and life insurance (subject to waiting period)

Supplemental questions are part of the official application. A resume will not be reviewed to determine qualifications. A complete City of Laredo application including all sections and required licenses/certifications must be submitted.