LABORER II PUBLIC WORKS

City of Pontiac•Pontiac, MI

3h•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Laborer II performs a variety of Public Works tasks, including operating heavy- and light-duty plow trucks, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, towing trailers, and other equipment as required. The role works under the supervision of the Foreman and may act as Crew Leader when necessary. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week; scheduled and unscheduled overtime may be required. The position performs maintenance, construction, general labor, tree trimming and removal, and snow removal work on public streets and City-owned facilities. The employee works independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision, coordinates with internal Department of Public Works staff, and communicates with coworkers, City staff, contractors, and the public. The role requires adherence to safe work standards and practices. The job involves considerable and strenuous physical exertion, including prolonged walking, frequent climbing, lifting objects weighing up to 80 pounds, and working in areas with difficult or hazardous access. Duties also include sitting, standing, walking on uneven terrain, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of cumulative experience in building maintenance, construction, landscaping, or a similar field is preferred.
Valid Michigan driver’s license with no more than five points on the driving record and no drug- or alcohol-related driving convictions.
Commercial driver’s license, Type A or B, with no restrictions from operating a vehicle with air brakes.
Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate and a negative drug screen.
Knowledge of road construction methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
Ability to understand, speak, read, and write English.
Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and efficiently under time constraints.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
Ability to exercise judgment, work professionally, and maintain confidentiality when necessary.
Ability to apply the department’s overall mission when making support decisions.
Ability to follow complex instructions and work within applicable guidelines.
Ability to maintain professional conduct when interacting with the public, fellow employees, and contractors.
Ability to clearly hear constituents speaking in person or by telephone.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged walking, frequent climbing, lifting up to 80 pounds, and moving in areas of difficult or hazardous access.

Nice To Haves

Five years of cumulative experience in building maintenance, construction, landscaping, or a similar field.

Responsibilities

Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
Operate heavy equipment to perform maintenance and construction-related tasks.
Operate tree-trimming and removal equipment.
Perform general labor tasks as necessary.
Perform snow removal on public streets and City-owned facilities using light- and heavy-duty equipment.
Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with coworkers, other City staff, and the public.
Comply with and ensure safe work standards and practices.
Coordinate with internal Department of Public Works staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May act as Crew Leader when necessary.