Street Laborer

City of Grimes•Grimes Public Works, IA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Operations Superintendent, the Street Laborer operates light and medium-duty equipment for maintenance, operation, and construction activities involving public works and parks infrastructure and service delivery. The position also performs heavy manual labor and uses additional construction and maintenance skills. The Street Laborer may lead small crews or work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to ten years of experience operating and maintaining light and medium construction and maintenance equipment, or additional skills, training, or education.
Valid Iowa CDL-B for straight trucks over 26,000 GVW, with air brakes and tanker endorsements.
Valid CDL-A.
Candidates without a current CDL may be considered if willing to acquire CDL-B within 90 days and CDL-A within one year.
General knowledge of tools and equipment, including heavy, hand/power, and electronic equipment.
High ability with construction equipment, form setting, grade shooting, materials calculations, welding, concrete finishing, curb construction, snow plow calibration, and equipment maintenance.
Ability to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to stand or sit, walk, use hands and fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear, see, push or pull, reach, and perform repetitive motion.

Nice To Haves

Snow removal training programs.
Concrete, street repair, and leadership certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a work crew on a daily basis.
Provide reporting and data entry, schedule equipment repairs, and order materials.
Maintain and repair roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks, and other public works infrastructure.
Operate vehicles and equipment, including street sweepers, backhoes, asphalt pavers, loaders, mowers, tractors, power tools, and hand tools.
Operate snow and ice removal equipment for City streets and sidewalks, including truck plows, snow blowers, and shovels.
Perform heavy manual labor, including repairing concrete and asphalt pavement, removing trees, digging trenches and post holes, loading dirt and construction materials, and backfilling ditches or holes.
Perform minor mechanical and maintenance service on assigned public works vehicles.
Perform and document daily equipment inspections according to department policy.
Inspect and maintain traffic control signs and pavement markings.
Inspect, clean, and repair storm and sanitary sewer structures, levees, and drainage ways.
Support the City’s missions, goals, and objectives.
Attend required safety meetings and seminars and promote workplace safety.
Follow City and department safety policies and procedures.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.