Street Laborer

City of Richmond • Richmond, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual work repairing city streets and alleys, patching chips and cracks, spreading road materials such as gravel and salt, performing snow removal, conducting equipment and vehicle checks, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Street Commissioner.

Requirements

• Knowledge of materials, methods and practices essential to maintenance and repair of streets and related facilities.
• Knowledge of the maintenance methods and practices as applied to street construction, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations, legislative issues and policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of work zone safety.
• Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the use and operation of 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.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid commercial driver's license in the State of Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Operates light and medium tools and equipment in the repair and maintenance of city streets and City-owned property.
• Maintains city streets and alleys; clears access rocks and debris; seals cracks and chips; patches holes; hauls, shovels, and spreads road materials.
• Performs snow removal and spreads salt on roads seasonally.
• Excavates and cleans ditches and drainage sites; pours concrete and installs culverts.
• Maintains roadsides and rights-of-way; cuts and removes fallen trees; clears leaves, brushes, and weeds.
• Services and maintains vehicles and equipment; checks fuel gauges and warning lights; ensures proper functionality.
• Performs 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