Laborer II

City of Spokane • City of Spokane, WA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled manual work in various departments which requires some previous experience and special knowledge acquired on the job. Work performed varies with department to which assigned. May supervise small labor crew. Participate in loading, unloading and similar operations. Assists in setting up and dismantling playground equipment. Receives calls, investigates and dispatches night crews to remedy routine complaints, reports major complaints to supervisor. Checks excavations for compliance with safety regulations. Acts as helper or assigned as apprentice to Craft Specialist and skilled trade workers in maintenance and repair of assigned buildings. May assist in minor maintenance of an assigned heating plant. Performs various tasks in support of solid waste disposal operations including, but not limited to, attending household hazardous waste and recycling facility, removing refrigerants from appliances, and directing the public. Operates compressors, jack hammers, cement mixers, brush chippers, chain saws, post-hole diggers, sewer augers and other similar power-driven equipment related to the job. Drives various trucks, operates rubber-wheeled tractors with attachments, front-end loaders and forklifts. May be required to operate equipment of the next higher class on occasion. Assists in snow removal operations. Mounts sander boxes and tanks. Performs minor maintenance on street cleaning equipment. Services assigned equipment. Makes minor field repairs. Reports major defects. Prepares necessary reports. Assists in installation, repair and disconnection of water mains, hydrants and valves. Operates pipe and leak locating equipment or performs other operations peculiar to the assigned job. Assists in maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer and storm water infrastructure. Supervises crew engaged in installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signs and markers. Operates lane and crosswalk painting machines and fabricates traffic signs using silk screens. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of laboring experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
• Enough strength to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small labor crew.
• Participate in loading, unloading and similar operations.
• Assist in setting up and dismantling playground equipment.
• Receive calls, investigate and dispatch night crews to remedy routine complaints, and report major complaints to supervisor.
• Check excavations for compliance with safety regulations.
• Act as helper or apprentice to Craft Specialists and skilled trade workers in maintenance and repair of assigned buildings.
• Assist in minor maintenance of an assigned heating plant.
• Perform tasks in support of solid waste disposal operations including attending household hazardous waste and recycling facility, removing refrigerants from appliances, and directing the public.
• Operate compressors, jack hammers, cement mixers, brush chippers, chain saws, post-hole diggers, sewer augers and other similar power-driven equipment.
• Drive various trucks, operate rubber-wheeled tractors with attachments, front-end loaders and forklifts.
• Operate equipment of the next higher class on occasion.
• Assist in snow removal operations.
• Mount sander boxes and tanks.
• Perform minor maintenance on street cleaning equipment.
• Service assigned equipment.
• Make minor field repairs.
• Report major defects.
• Prepare necessary reports.
• Assist in installation, repair and disconnection of water mains, hydrants and valves.
• Operate pipe and leak locating equipment or perform other operations peculiar to the assigned job.
• Assist in maintenance and construction of sanitary sewer and storm water infrastructure.
• Supervise crew engaged in installation, repair and maintenance of traffic signs and markers.
• Operate lane and crosswalk painting machines and fabricate traffic signs using silk screens.

What This Job Offers

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