Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, General Labor

Under direct supervision, this position works as part of a crew performing skilled manual tasks related to repairing, maintaining and cleaning storm drains, sewers, streets & highways, landscape, and the interior and exterior of facilities. Reports to an Equipment Operator Supervisor.

Provides assistance with trash and debris removal, street repairs, sewer work, and special events using a variety of hand and power tools and other equipment; performs manual work as part of a crew, using a variety of tools and equipment to include ladders, lawnmowers, caulking guns, brushes, hand controls, sprayers and pressure washers; assists crews by obtaining, carrying or loading supplies and materials;

prepares work site by cleaning, and prepping with drop cloths and other protective materials; erects scaffolds, sands surfaces, caulks cracks, and scrapes old paint.

Builds, repairs and cleans storm drains by opening catch basins, removing debris and using machinery to break through blockages; digs trenches, mixes cement, lays bricks, and removes ice, snow and storm debris; maintains and repairs asphalt by repairing potholes and caves and cuts grass; performs and/or provides assistance on water distribution systems.

Performs a variety of labor duties to include moving furniture, cleaning and organizing storage areas and painting trim and walls; provides assistance and support in the removal, loading and collection of solid waste; ensures supplies and equipment are properly stored; performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and cleans meters and equipment as needed.

Ensures the safety of city equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety procedures, watching for pedestrians, private property, overhead utility lines and other utilities or obstructions.

Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge of Job
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Has some knowledge of safe lifting techniques and of methods for cleaning drainage structures, landscaping, and general maintenance labor. Has some knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions for the various types of assigned work. Is skilled in the use of a variety of hand tools. Is able to clean ditches and drainage structures. Is able to understand and interpret oral and written instructions.

Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Quality of Work
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Maintains high standards in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all departments, co‑workers and the general public.

Quantity of Work
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Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”

Dependability
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Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines and in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance
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Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time‑off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm
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Maintains an enthusiastic, self‑reliant and self‑starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment
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Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies…