Laborer II (Sanitation) City of Dallas, TX - 3.7 Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $21.50 - $22.91 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Driving Full Job Description Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we're committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that's committed to service, innovation, and community. 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. Welcome to the City of Dallas! The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. Questions?

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