LABORER (STREETS)

City of Weslaco • Weslaco, TX

26d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Requirements

• Must have High School diploma, or equivalent (GED).
• Up to 1 year of related work experience to perform such job.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at City's expense.
• Applicant must have current valid Class "C" Driver's License and be insurable.
• Must successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within first three months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work.
• Operates department equipment and vehicle such as a riding mower, lawn mower, and hand tools in the completing of a wide range of manual labor projects such as brush cutting, patching potholes, grass mowing, trimming trees, and construction.
• 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, grass mowing, and assist with the setup for special events.
• Performs routine maintenance of assigned equipment and trucks.
• Operates equipment such as small compactors, shovels, pinch point bar, and walk behind saw to perform pothole patching and street paving projects.
• Assists with the completion of small concrete work projects such as sidewalks and curb side repairs.
• Work independently, or with a team, with/without supervision daily.
• Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the city.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees