Streets Laborer - SEASONAL

The Streets Laborer will assist the Full-time staff in the Streets Division with the maintenance of City streets, sidewalks, storm sewer systems and traffic signs.

Duration: Up to 6 months
Tentative Start Date: May
Work Hours: Up to 40 hours
Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Wages: $17.00 - $19.00

Must be 18 years of age or olderESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
        (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

• Assists with the maintenance of all City roads/streets by patching and sealing. 
• Assists with installation and repair of signs.
• Paints cross walks and parking lines on streets.
• Mows right-of-way.
• Cleans and maintains Streets Division vehicles and equipment.
• Assists in all aspects of Public Works throughout season.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

 
SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Create and participate in a team environment.
• Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times.
• Display willingness to listen and learn.
• Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task. 
• Perform work in a safe manner complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures while protecting self and all others from injury.
• Work efficiently and safely with little direct supervision.
• Understand and internalize the importance of seeking resolution to problems and concerns by bringing them to the direct attention of supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Construction experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License and meets the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Able to spend the majority of work related time outdoors.
• Able to maneuver in undeveloped areas on uneven surfaces for up to one mile in various types of weather. 
• Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, vendors and the community.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered.
• During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for entire scheduled work day.
• During different job duties the noise inside or outside can become very loud.
• May be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed. 
• Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.

Salary : $17 - $19