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City of Palo Alto
General Laborer (Hourly)
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A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
$49,880 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Join the City of Palo Alto as a General Laborer (Hourly) and be a vital part of our team responsible for maintaining our city's infrastructure! We're looking for hardworking individuals to help with the construction and upkeep of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. This position may involve performing a variety of general manual tasks that require knowledge of tools, equipment, and procedures related to the placement and finishing of hot asphalt, pouring wet concrete, and installing underground storm drainpipes. The individual will work under general supervision, following pre-established instructions from supervisors, while effectively communicating important information both verbally and in writing. This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on assignment. (More than one position may be filled from this posting) Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform manual labor for the construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and storm drains. Utilize tools and equipment for tasks such as placing hot asphalt, pouring concrete, and laying storm drainpipes. Follow instructions from supervisors to ensure efficient and accurate task completion. Communicate relevant information to supervisors both verbally and in writing. Exercise limited independent judgment as expected of an apprentice helper-level laborer. Report to different leads daily based on assigned tasks. For full job description of General Laborer (Hourly), please click HERE .Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 1 year of related experience.