Laborer II, Streets

The City of Saginaw•City Hall, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled road construction, maintenance, and rubbish tasks. Operates a variety of equipment and tools utilized in the construction and maintenance of municipal infrastructure and completion of rubbish tasks. This position may work varied shifts. Major Duties Performs curb-side brush and branch removal in designated sections of the city, and transports to the city compost site. Feeds collected brush and small logs into the brush chipper during pick-up operations. Performs construction and street maintenance work including, but not limited to, asphalt and concrete maintenance, removing and replacing concrete, setting concrete forms for new curb and pouring concrete, crack and pothole filling, and assisting with asphalt overlays as assigned. Assists with snow removal and ice control spreading salt using one-ton mini dump. Communicate with office staff using two-way radio regarding materials collected, routes covered, and any incidents or violations encountered. Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment (pickup truck, dump truck, skidsteer, pinning machine, trailer mounted chipper, etc.) in the performance of assigned duties. Performs routine inspection and cleaning on assigned equipment and refers defects or necessary repairs to the Right of Way Foreman. Uses a variety of power and hand tools, operates air compressor and air tools, and pavement and concrete saws in the performance of assigned duties. Performs manual labor such as snow shoveling, raking, litter cleanup, and hauling debris. Works at the City’s Convenience station as scheduled one (1) Saturday shift per month. Assist with other duties as assigned, including yard waste and recycling collection, tree trimming, and street sweeping, The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Requirements

High school degree or GED required.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Group B, with no restrictions (Airbrakes required).
Related experience performing a variety of outside physical labor tasks is required.
Proven experience in the operation of a pickup truck, one-ton mini dump truck, skidsteer,10-yard truck, and other equipment is required.
Basic knowledge of street maintenance duties such as concrete and asphalt maintenance; concrete and curb experience is desirable.
Knowledge of the City’s street system, with the ability to read and comprehend maps, diagrams, and follow schedules.
Must have an attendance record acceptable to management.
Must be available to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and regular workdays, as needed.
Must be available to respond to emergency situations that require attention outside of standard working hours.
Applicants must provide proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by federal law.
The City of Saginaw will not sponsor visas for employment.

Nice To Haves

Concrete and curb experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs curb-side brush and branch removal in designated sections of the city, and transports to the city compost site.
Feeds collected brush and small logs into the brush chipper during pick-up operations.
Performs construction and street maintenance work including, but not limited to, asphalt and concrete maintenance, removing and replacing concrete, setting concrete forms for new curb and pouring concrete, crack and pothole filling, and assisting with asphalt overlays as assigned.
Assists with snow removal and ice control spreading salt using one-ton mini dump.
Communicate with office staff using two-way radio regarding materials collected, routes covered, and any incidents or violations encountered.
Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment (pickup truck, dump truck, skidsteer, pinning machine, trailer mounted chipper, etc.) in the performance of assigned duties.
Performs routine inspection and cleaning on assigned equipment and refers defects or necessary repairs to the Right of Way Foreman.
Uses a variety of power and hand tools, operates air compressor and air tools, and pavement and concrete saws in the performance of assigned duties.
Performs manual labor such as snow shoveling, raking, litter cleanup, and hauling debris.
Works at the City’s Convenience station as scheduled one (1) Saturday shift per month.
Assist with other duties as assigned, including yard waste and recycling collection, tree trimming, and street sweeping.