Driver​/Laborer

Are you a dependable, hands-on professional who enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, and making a visible difference in the community? If the answer is yes, then join our Public Works Team as a Driver/Laborer!

This is more than a driving position. As a Driver/Laborer, you will be a versatile and valued member of the Public Works team, operating commercial vehicles and equipment while supporting a wide range of municipal services and projects. From transporting materials and equipment to maintaining streets, assisting with sanitation, caring for parks and grounds, responding to severe weather, and supporting special projects, no two days are exactly alike.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Driver/Laborer performs general manual labor and operates commercial motor vehicles and other equipment in support of the City's Public Works operations. This position serves as a versatile member of the Public Works team, providing dependable transportation, materials delivery, equipment operation, maintenance, and general labor support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operates City-owned trucks, commercial motor vehicles, and other assigned vehicles and equipment requiring a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies.

Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections; maintains vehicle logs, inspection records, and other required documentation; and promptly reports mechanical defects, safety concerns, and needed repairs.

Safely loads, secures, transports, and unloads materials, supplies, tools, equipment, debris, and other loads in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, weight restrictions, and City policies.

Performs a variety of manual labor activities in support of Public Works operations, including streets, sidewalks, drainage, rights-of-way, parks, grounds, sanitation, facilities, fleet, and related municipal functions.

Assists with grounds and landscaping maintenance, including mowing, trimming, planting, weeding, mulching, leaf removal, brush removal, and related activities.

Assists with street and right-of-way maintenance, including pothole repair, debris removal, sign installation, traffic control, and related activities.

Assists with the collection, removal, transportation, and disposal of leaves, brush, litter, refuse, debris, and other materials.

Operates hand tools, power tools, and other equipment as assigned and in accordance with established safety procedures.

Provides cross-functional support throughout Public Works and may be assigned to different work crews or operational functions based on staffing needs, employee absences, seasonal demands, special projects, emergencies, severe weather events, or other operational requirements.

Assists with loading, unloading, staging, and transporting materials and equipment for construction, maintenance, repair, and special projects.

Maintains assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.

Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and complies with established safety procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and City policies.

Maintains a professional, courteous, and service-oriented manner when interacting with residents, employees, contractors, vendors, and members of the public.

Promptly reports hazardous conditions, accidents, injuries, property damage, vehicle or equipment malfunctions, and other safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Completes required forms, logs, checklists, and other documentation accurately and timely.

Responds to emergency, severe weather, and other operational situations as directed and may be required to work outside normal business hours.

Works overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, and…