City Laborer - Street Maintenance

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a City Laborer for the Street Maintenance division within the Department of Public Works. This role involves performing various public works duties to ensure the city's infrastructure and public spaces are well-maintained. The City of Chattanooga is a vibrant community known for its natural beauty, innovation, and commitment to public service, offering a purpose-driven career with competitive compensation, work-life balance, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to understand simple processes.
• Ability to perform the routine operation of power tools and/or small maintenance equipment/machines.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.
• Knowledge of construction, grounds or buildings maintenance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable equipment, materials and tools used in construction, grounds or building maintenance activities and safe work practices.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in performing routine maintenance and construction tasks.
• Skill in operating and maintaining applicable construction, grounds and building maintenance equipment and tools.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required or any combination of equivalent experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Performs assorted public works duties such as sweeping sidewalks and streets, blowing and raking leaves and collecting/picking up brush, garbage and recycling materials.
• May participate in seasonal work such as ice and snow removal.
• May perform various duties such as operating leaf blowers to remove leaves from various structures/landscapes, sweeping sidewalks and entryways.
• May perform various duties in stowing scrap metal, delivering and retrieving vehicles from privately operated shops and picking up parts, supplies and mail.
• May perform various duties in the cleaning and maintenance of various City facilities, buildings and landscapes including cleaning restrooms, sweeping and mopping of flooring, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, operating specialized cleaning equipment, washing windows, removing trash and litter, collecting recycle.
• May operate various hand and power tools requiring no special training or skill and minor equipment maintenance.
• May be required to use, carry and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
• When working in Facilities: May set up and breakdown tables and chairs for scheduled meetings.
• When working in Facilities: May maintain dumpster enclosures.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED