Street Department Labor I

Position: Labor 1

Department: Street Department

Status: Full-Time Position

Salary: $22.73/Hour

GENERAL PURPOSE:

This is an entry-level, non-skilled position assisting in the maintenance of Town-owned utilities, streets, facilities, and vehicles. Assignments are received in the form of oral instruction or work orders and rough notes. Work is reviewed for quality and timeliness.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Class B CDL preferred; or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Town of Merrillville prides itself on being able to provide a variety of extra benefits to its employees.

• Excellent health insurance plan
• Dental & vision plan
• Employer-paid life insurance policy
• Vacation, sick, and personal paid time off
• Fifteen paid holidays
• Retirement plan, and more

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage in a wide variety of tasks, such as assisting in the maintenance and repairing of streets and sidewalks; and grounds maintenance.
• Assist in snow removal, which includes the ability to operate a snow plow.
• Participate in the town-wide Fall Leaf Pick-Up program.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Must work cooperatively on a work crew and also have the ability to work independently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and within one-half hour when on call.
• Other duties as assigned by the Street Department Director/Engineering Administrator, Street Superintendent, and Foreman.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a background check and a drug screening.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must have dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment.
• Properly climb a ladder and work from heights to trim trees.
• Must be able to reach overhead, above the shoulder, and horizontally.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist.
• Lifting and carrying heavy objects - 50 lbs minimum or lifting 25 lbs overhead.
• Heavy physical labor.
• Carrying; pushing or pulling; kneeling or crouching.
• Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to seasonal, adverse weather conditions; noise from equipment operation; driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Work areas may be in hazardous areas such as streets, rights-of-way, medians, around heavy equipment and potentially dangerous tools.
• Occasionally involves strenuous physical labor, physical dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Indoor and outdoor work environment; subject to seasonal, adverse weather conditions; noise from equipment operation; driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Work areas may be in hazardous areas such as streets, rights-of-way, medians, around heavy equipment, and potentially dangerous tools.
• Occasionally involves strenuous physical labor, physical dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.

WORK HAZARDS:

• Regular exposure to fumes, dust, odors, dirt, oil/grease, gasses, and chemicals.
• Adverse weather conditions.
• Working around and with machinery that has moving parts.
• Working at difficult heights.
• Working in possible traffic hazards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.73 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23