Laborer I (Sanitation)

About the role

The Laborer I performs and provides various un-skilled and 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 un-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participates in the maintenance, care, repair, and operations of facilities, utilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the City; perform 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. 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 General mechanical knowledge and aptitude necessary to perform a variety of unskilled labor. 2 Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to various trades. 3 Ability to perform manual labor. 4 Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. 5 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.