Public Works - Streets Laborer

City of Nacogdoches • Nacogdoches, TX

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About The Position

The City of Nacogdoches is looking for a Laborer in our Streets Department! Are you a hands-on individual looking for a vital role in maintaining the City's infrastructure? The City of Nacogdoches Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated Laborer to join our Streets Department ! The Role: You will perform a variety of manual labor tasks essential to the beauty and safety of our City, including: Maintaining city streets, patching potholes and sealing cracks with concrete and asphalt. Performing general labor such as breaking pavement, shoveling materials, tamping and operating compactors. Painting crosswalks and parking lines. Operating equipment like mowing machines and hand tools. Performing grounds maintenance, including trimming vegetation in right-of-way areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Some experience in the area of street maintenance OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A valid Texas driver license.
• This is heavy work that requires the ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• You must able to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, lift and grasp.
• Work is performed in inside and outside environmental settings and job-related hazards (fumes, oils, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Maintaining city streets, patching potholes and sealing cracks with concrete and asphalt.
• Performing general labor such as breaking pavement, shoveling materials, tamping and operating compactors.
• Painting crosswalks and parking lines.
• Operating equipment like mowing machines and hand tools.
• Performing grounds maintenance, including trimming vegetation in right-of-way areas.

What This Job Offers

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