Laborer, (B272740-7), 202, Street Cleaning

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

About The Position

Performs routine manual labor supporting maintenance of city creeks, street paving, and street maintenance. Ensures traffic is directed safely and efficiently to unloading areas and debris is handled in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role includes physical work in varied indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to weather, noise, hazardous or unknown conditions, chemicals, dust, fumes, uneven surfaces, and moving vehicles and machinery. The employee must be able to work with others or independently, work long or irregular hours and shifts, and work weekends when needed. Driving a City vehicle for City business is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Texas Driver License. An applicant with an out-of-state license must obtain a Texas Driver License before employment. Applicants offered employment must undergo a background check and provide certified school transcripts. Selected applicants must complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing; employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random testing.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a valid Texas Driver License; applicants with an out-of-state license must obtain a Texas Driver License before employment.
Maintain a good driving record.
Have knowledge of machinery and equipment operation and maintenance and of safety practices and requirements.
Be able to perform routine maintenance of City creeks and rights-of-way and strenuous, routine work.
Be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees and respond to general public complaints.
Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing in English, and orally in Spanish.
Be able to take and follow directions from a supervisor and give directions to assigned staff.
Maintain good planning and organizational skills and comply with City of Laredo policies and procedures.
Maintain sufficient health and physical condition to fully perform the position's duties.
Be able to operate a motor vehicle, office equipment, and mechanical equipment.
Be able to perform the physical demands described in the posting, including lifting and carrying under 15 pounds up to 45 pounds and over, pulling, grasping, bending, sitting, standing, pushing, crouching, crawling, twisting, kneeling, stooping, climbing, walking, and reaching.
Have the vision and hearing abilities needed to see, write, read, count, identify shades of color, perceive depth, and hear.
Complete a background check and provide certified school transcripts if offered employment; selected applicants must undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Employees in safety-sensitive functions or positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Perform manual labor for street paving and street maintenance, including patching holes and potholes and assisting with asphalt placement.
Break cement using an air hammer when street bumps exist and on street drains; mix concrete and form it for sidewalks and streets.
Grade ground, shovel and rake peaks, and grade areas where concrete is poured.
Clean roads, creeks, and passageways by picking up debris and tree limbs; maintain storm sewers and sidewalks.
Assist with repairing and cleaning storm drains.
Control traffic at work sites and other city areas; set blocking rails along ditch sides and serve as a spotter to help prevent accidents and allow crews to work.
Perform ground maintenance using a weed eater, yard tools, and a gas mower.
Dispense diesel into equipment and clean and maintain tools used for the work.
Communicate with staff, visitors, and other business contacts, including following telephone courtesy rules.
Drive a City vehicle for City business use.
Perform other duties as assigned.