Laborer (Drain Ditch)

City of Weslaco • Weslaco, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Employee is responsible for the provision of semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City property (streets, sidewalks, grounds, parks, and trees) and the completion of a wide range of public works projects. Operates remote control mower; and will be responsible for equipment. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma; or equivalent.
• Up to one (1) year of work-related experience in the field
• Must have current Class "C" Texas Driver License and be insurable.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense.
• Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months upon hire.
• Safe and effective operation of hand tools, tractor mowers, and light equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and to perform work under extreme weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Ability to interact effectively with coworkers.
• Ability to recognize unsafe working conditions to ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken to ensure employee safety.
• Ability to carry out duties in busy, public congested areas.
• Proficient motor skills to operate motor vehicles, tools, and light equipment in an efficient and safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows in drainage ditches, islands, and other overgrown areas with remote control mower; and will be responsible for equipment.
• Operates department equipment and vehicle such as a riding mower, lawn mower, and hand tools in the completion of a wide range of manual labor projects such as brush cutting, patching potholes, grass mowing, trimming trees, construction, and installation of fences, digging holes etc.
• Uses a variety of hand tools such as shovels, weed eaters, and chainsaws to dig trenches, cut grass, clean sidewalks, cleans and removes debris from City rights-of-way and alleyways and performs public works related tasks around trees, wires, cars, and personal property and fellow workers.
• May assist the Parks & Recreation Department with the maintenance of City parks and Cemetery, which include trimming of trees and grass mowing and assist with the setup for special events.
• Performs routine maintenance of assigned equipment and trucks.
• Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the city.
• Performs other similar or related duties as assigned.
• Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at night and/or on weekends in response to emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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