Laborer (Medians)

City of Tyler, TX • Tyler, TX

354d

About The Position

This position provides labor assistance to the Urban Forestry/Medians crew. Assistance is provided by picking up litter, cleaning equipment, using power equipment, push mowers, and using various other hand and power tools to accomplish tasks along with planting and preparing landscape beds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in a horticultural or nursery related field is preferred.
• Experience operating chainsaws and hedge clippers is preferred.
• Must have a valid Texas Class 'C' driver's license with a clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Pick up litter.
• Use hand-held blower.
• Use spin trimmer.
• Ability to operate zero turn and push mowers.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of hand tools and power equipment.
• Drive pick-up truck.
• Knowledge of departmental regulations pertaining to tasks.
• Planting of horticultural materials.
• Conduct landscape duties.
• Clean areas after work is accomplished.
• Identify problems in a landscape setting.
• Communicate with owners, employees and management in person, using telephone or radio.
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Stand and walk up to 8 hours daily; walk up to 6 hours daily; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 80 lbs.; climb trees; stoop, bend, and crouch up to 8 hours daily; reach up to 8 hours daily; handle materials and tools.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (summer and winter).
• Work in and around city owned medians.
• 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