Laborer
City of Gig Harbor•Gig Harbor, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
The laborer performs manual labor to assist with the maintenance of city-owned resources including utilities, streets, facilities, and collection systems of the wastewater treatment plant.
Requirements
- Knowledge of material commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities as related to assigned areas.
- Knowledge of irrigation systems.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to work being done.
- Knowledge of the utilization, maintenance, and care of materials and equipment used.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
- Ability to work a non-standard shift on a regular basis.
- Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as rain and snow gear, hard hat, hearing protection, respirators, boots, goggles, and gloves.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
- State flagging card or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
- A valid Washington State driver’s license (or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and two years of driving experience.
- Ability to maintain safe and responsible driving that meets the city’s motor vehicle record minimum driving requirements.
- Ability to pass position relevant pre-employment screening.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the maintenance and repair of water mains and services, sewer mains and services.
- Cleaning roadside ditches, culverts and catch basins.
- Repairing streets and sidewalks.
- Grounds maintenance, including planting and trimming trees and bushes, mowing grass, weeding flower beds and lawns, and spreading beauty bark.
- Performing public restroom cleaning, garbage pickup, and cleaning of streets and sidewalks.
- Operating street sweepers.
- Operating various mowers, trimmers, blowers, wood chippers, and small trucks with trailers.
- Pressure washing sidewalks and slabs.
- Performing water meter reading.
- May support in leading part-time, temporary, or intern personnel within the division.
- Maintaining punctual and reliable attendance.
Benefits
- Alternative work arrangements may be available as decided by the public works superintendent following the probationary period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
