Part-time Laborer - DPW Streets (averages 29 hours per week)

City of Fishers•Fishers, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This year-round, part-time position performs general labor to help ensure city streets, rights-of-way, park grounds, and facilities are maintained. The position averages 29 hours per week and pays $17 per hour. It includes some evening, weekend, and holiday work, including on-call snowplow and weather-event duties as needed. Fishers Department of Public Works maintains municipal assets, including 340 center lane miles of roads and associated rights-of-way, as well as 1,300 acres of parks and school grounds. DPW responsibilities include road and right-of-way maintenance, snow removal, and support for public events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured to drive a city vehicle, including at least three years of driving history outside of permit time.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Availability for some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and maintain balance.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a variety of people.
Ability to handle several projects at the same time.
Reliability and trustworthiness.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Assist with curb and street repairs, asphalt and concrete work, and related tasks.
Trim trees and bushes along city roadways.
Pick up debris and trash along rights-of-way.
Maintain public open-space areas and empty trash cans.
Help maintain park facilities, athletic fields, irrigation systems, and public playgrounds.
Clear brush, pull weeds, rake, dig, and perform other gardening duties around municipal facilities and grounds.
Clean public restrooms at city parks and buildings.
Mow and trim weeds.
Assist with sanitary and storm sewer cleaning equipment.
Set up tables, chairs, and equipment for special events.
Clean the shop and equipment as needed.
Assist with snowplow and weather-event duties.