Laborer (Medians)

This position provides labor assistance to the Urban Forestry/Medians crew, Assistance is provided by picking up litter, cleaning equipment, using power equipment, push mowers, using various other hand and power tools to accomplish tasks along with planting and preparing landscape beds.

• Pick up litter.
• Use hand-held blower.
• Use spin trimmer.
• Ability to operate zero turn and push mowers.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of hand tools and power equipment.
• Drive pick-up truck.
• Knowledge of departmental regulations pertaining to tasks.
• Planting of horticultural materials.
• Must be able to conduct landscape duties.
• Clean areas after work is accomplished.
• Ability to identify problems in a landscape setting.
• Must be able to communicate with owners, employees and management in person, using telephone or radio.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours daily; walk up to 6 hours daily; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 lbs.: climb trees; stoop, bend, and crouch up to 8 hours daily: reach up to 8 hours daily: handle materials and tools.
• Must be able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (summer and winter).
• Must be able to work in and around city owned medians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred. One (1) year of experience in a horticultural or nursery related field is preferred, as well as operating chainsaws and hedge clippers. Must have a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license with a clear driving record.

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran.  The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
 
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
 
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace.  All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
 
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
 
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.

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