Street Department Laborer

City of Richmond • Richmond, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual work repairing and maintaining city streets, alleys, and City-owned property. Duties include patching chips, cracks, and holes; spreading road materials such as gravel and salt; removing snow; maintaining roadsides and drainage areas; and checking and servicing vehicles and equipment. Performs related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Street Commissioner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices essential to street and related-facility maintenance and repair, including street construction, maintenance, and repair practices.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules, regulations, legislative issues, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of work zone safety.
• Skill in using personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment.
• Skill in using hand and power tools and operating assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to perform the described physical duties, including regular outdoor work and operating machinery and motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and medium tools and equipment to repair and maintain city streets and City-owned property.
• Maintain streets and alleys by clearing rocks and debris, sealing cracks and chips, patching holes, and hauling, shoveling, and spreading road materials.
• Perform seasonal snow removal and spread salt on roads.
• Excavate and clean ditches and drainage sites, pour concrete, and install culverts.
• Maintain roadsides and rights-of-way; cut and remove fallen trees and clear leaves, brush, and weeds.
• Service and maintain vehicles and equipment, check fuel gauges and warning lights, and ensure proper functionality.
• Perform flagging and traffic control at work sites as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED