Street Department Laborer

City of Richmond • Richmond, IN

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About The Position

Performs manual work repairing and maintaining city streets, alleys, and City-owned property. Duties include patching chips, cracks, and holes; hauling and spreading road materials such as gravel and salt; removing snow; maintaining roadside areas; and checking and servicing vehicles and equipment. The employee may perform related work as apparent or assigned and works under the moderate supervision of the Street Commissioner.

The job requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana. Work involves manual labor, operating tools, equipment, and motor vehicles, and regularly working outdoors in loud environments with exposure to weather and moving mechanical parts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices essential to maintenance and repair of streets and related facilities.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods and practices used in street construction, maintenance, and repair.
• 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 meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional exertion of 25 pounds of force and regular work involving outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and medium tools and equipment to repair and maintain city streets and City-owned property.
• Maintain city 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
• Education Level: High school or GED