GENERAL LABORER I - PUBLIC WORKS/STREETS DEPARTMENT

City of Gallatin, TN • Gallatin, TN

51d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled and skilled manual work for the Streets/Storm department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• One (1) year previous work experience in custodial, light maintenance, carpentry, machinery, or hand tools.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of simple mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area assigned.
• Knowledge of the use of hand and specialized power tools required in the work.
• Knowledge of the safe use and operative and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry and machinery skills.
• Skill in making repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to safely move furniture, boxes, equipment, etc.
• Ability to detect flaws in the operation of equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods including under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain simple records and prepare reports, manual or computerized.
• Ability to make decisions to accomplish specific tasks and operations within the scope of the position.
• Ability to interact with the public effectively, professionally and politely, and with discretion.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department staff and other personnel.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out written and oral instructions.
• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assists with general streets, grounds maintenance, utility and related work.
• Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves.
• Mows and clears rights-of-way.
• Digs shallow trenches and ditches, installs drainage systems.
• Performs various grounds maintenance duties.
• Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets.
• Cleans and stocks restrooms.
• Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning ditches, raking and spreading asphalt and patching holes.
• Assists in pouring/forming concrete, laying asphalt, installing pipe, and general work layout.
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals and other materials, tools and equipment; Assists in the repair, installation, and maintenance of utility lines and related facilities.
• Removes, installs, and changes street signs, paints cross walks and related markings.
• Cleans sidewalks, removes snow and ice.
• Serves as traffic flagger on street and utility projects.
• Assists with the cleaning of vehicles.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance on buildings and other city property.
• Maintains chemicals and lawn/snow equipment.
• Performs all custodial duties as identified on Custodian Job Description as needed and directed.
• Stocks vending machines and sets up for special events.
• Perform other related tasks as required and cross-train to cover other department positions when necessary.
• Moves equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED