Street Department Laborer

Town of Danville•Danville, IN

8d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Street Department Laborer position is a full-time role responsible for assisting all aspects of the department to ensure safety through the transportation infrastructure. This role involves operating various vehicles and equipment, using materials for road maintenance, and participating in public events. The position requires excellent customer service skills, the ability to work in diverse weather conditions, and adherence to all safety protocols.

Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of experience in a construction-related field, or an equivalent construction vocational course, or a combination of both.
Valid Indiana Class B with Airbrake Endorsement (or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment) with acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.
Must have a working telephone and be willing to be on a rotating 24-hour on-call list, with occasionally being on mandatory 24-hour on-call (primarily during winter and inclement weather events).
Must reside within a 30-minute response time radius from 1010 E. Broadway St., Danville, IN.
Must have the ability to abide by all safety protocols and procedures established by the Town of Danville, the State of Indiana, and OSHA.
This position is subject to the Town of Danville’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
Must have the ability to remain on task at all times, while having the ability to work with minimal supervision at times.
Must have the ability to establish a good working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, other department employees, and the public.
Ability to utilize computer technology such as calculators, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Must have basic knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and ability to understand information from various sources to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must have a safe work record with good ethics and dependable attendance record.

Responsibilities

Assist all aspects of the department to ensure safety through the transportation infrastructure.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and members of the general public using excellent customer service skills.
Operate a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the Town.
Operate various motorized light equipment and hand tools.
Operate various heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, loaders, rollers, and farm tractors.
Operate single and tandem axle dump trucks in standard set-up and equipped with snow removal attachments.
Operate and be exposed to loud, and/or vibrating equipment while using provided personal protective equipment.
Use materials such as cold and hot mix asphalts, asphalt emulsion, crack sealing material, pavement marking paint, liquid and granular chloride materials, various fuels, and other miscellaneous chemicals to complete DPW tasks.
Work in an outdoor setting on a regular basis, resulting in being subject to inclement weather conditions.
Work or participate, as required, in public events including parades, concerts, and special events.
Conduct road closures and temporary traffic control.
Install, maintain, remove, or replace rigid and flexible pavements.
Perform various other tasks assigned by the assistant superintendent/superintendent.
Assist with the ongoing process of evaluating and implementing changes to policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances relating to department objectives, goals, and standards.
Attend all trainings and meetings as required.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding Town issues.
Coordinate and effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other town departments, contractors, vendors, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.