What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Laborer position at City of Columbia, IL?
1. Street Maintenance
a. Resurface City streets, filling potholes and cracks, and activities related to street paving
b. Remove, grade, form, and replace concrete pavement, curbs, and sidewalks
c. Grade, form, and pour new concrete swales, walls, and curbs
d. Clean, repair, and maintain drainage structures e. Snow removal, chemical treatment, sweeping and cleaning
f. Install, remove, and repair traffic signs g. Paint striping on streets and crosswalks
2. Water/Sewer System Maintenance
a. Performs mechanical work to maintain water pumping and distribution systems
b. Performs mechanical work to maintain sanitary sewer pumping, collection, and treatment system
c. Performs mechanical work to repair and install piping and equipment associated with the water pumping and sewer systems
d. Performs activities required to monitor, sample and test the water distribution and sewer collection systems to assure the systems are in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
3. Waste/Refuse
a. Manually picks up and hauls trash and debris from City property
4. Parks Maintenance
a. Performs mowing and weed control
b. Trims and removes trees, tree debris, and stumps
c. Performs landscaping activities to include grading, seeding, fertilization, planting, and watering d. Performs activities required to maintain walking trail, park pavilions, and playground equipment
5. Performs other duties of a similar nature as assigned.
Required Certifications
1. Valid Illinois Driver’s License and Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (within 180 days of employment)
Minimum Skills/Qualifications
1. Standard or Technical High School graduate or GED qualification
2. Prior experience in the maintenance of one or more of the following; streets and/or water and sewer systems and groundskeeping; can exhibit operational knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and practices utilized in street, grounds keeping, and water and sewer system maintenance
3. Prior experience operating motorized equipment (such as backhoes, commercial mowers, and skid- steer wheel loader dump trucks) in all weather and conditions.
4. Prior experience in jobs involving manual labor for extended periods of time including exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, etc.
5. Prior experience demonstrating ability to successfully work as a member of a team
6. Prior experience overseeing and directing the activities of co-workers
7. Language skills to follow and deliver oral and written instructions and communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and members of the public
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $20.16 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.56 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $27