Street Department laborer / driver

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

The Street Department Laborer performs a full array of unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Town of Long Beach Street Department to maintain operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The essential functions listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform numerous construction and maintenance manual labor tasks for the Street Department including but not limited to:
• All tasks related to the removal, replacement, or placement of infrastructure (i.e., various types of pipe or conduit, manholes, curb and gutter, concrete, asphalt, etc.).
• Load, unload, and secure materials and equipment from trucks using several methods, i.e., by hand, or by using various loading equipment.
• Drive sheathing, break and remove concrete, etc.
• Make routine inspections, minor and major repairs and perform cleaning activities in sanitary and storm infrastructure including but not limited to pipes, tunnels, manholes and grit chambers.
• Assist with the maintenance of streets and alleys; may shovel and remove dirt and snow, mow grass and trim brush.
• Snow plowing route assignments.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and posts.
• Paint street markings.
• Set up barricades for parades, detours, and maintenance operations.
• Repair and maintain guardrails.
• Perform excavation, placement and replacement of infrastructure and materials at or below grade (i.e., utility trenches).
• Measure, calculate, and record quantities of materials used and/or work performed.
• Prepare and apply mixes such as sand, cement, sealant, and de-icing chemicals.
• May assist with traffic control on Street and Water Department projects to ensure productivity and safety. May be required to flag traffic at, around and/or through a fixed or mobile work zone.

· May manage/oversee some or all of leaf pick up and removal as well as know repair procedures for the towns leaf removal equipment for safe operation.

• Responsible for the safe driving and operation of trucks and construction equipment including: Skid-steer loaders, pup-rollers, toilers, trucks, snowplows, sweepers, jet trucks, vacuum trucks and other equipment, as assigned.

· Inspect/report/log needed repairs to town trucks and equipment including:

• Perform daily inspection and maintenance checks on vehicle(s) and machinery/equipment used; and record and file daily records of vehicle condition and/or mechanical problems.

o Perform and make daily routine inspection and adjustments/minor service work on equipment/machinery utilized, including the attachment connection to the equipment, such as cleaning, washing, greasing, and lubricating.

· Work on the town map system which includes updating the towns drainage systems on the map.

· Attend educational courses on pesticide application for pest control. Follow all state/federal and EPA regulations on the safe application of pesticides as well as properly log quantities used, date, time and locations.

· Participate in safety meetings, right-to-know training, and tool-box meetings; participate in workplace accident and injury reduction programs, and other OSHA mandated training.

· Assist with Town of Long Beach Water Department projects as needed.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Follow detailed instructions

· Basic general electrical skills for safe minor electrical repairs

· Knowledge of hydraulic systems and functions

· Communication skills - written and verbal

· Planning and organizing

· Prioritizing

· Problem assessment and problem solving

· Information gathering and information monitoring

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Flexibility

· Adaptability

· Customer service orientation

· Teamwork

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26