Streets Laborer

City of Waukee • Waukee, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Waukee is looking for a Streets Laborer to assist in the maintenance and repair of City streets, street lights, traffic signals, curbs, sidewalks and right-of-ways to ensure safe and reliable passageways for the citizens of Waukee and the general public.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Confident in the use of computers and tablets and able to be trained in software required to complete the functions of the position.
• Must possess a valid Class A Iowa Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsements or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire and meet the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy.
• Able to regularly lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
• Able to move objects weighing over 100 pounds using assistive devices multiple times during the day.
• Able to climb different types of ladders and stairs.
• Able to enter and work in confined space with proper training and personal protective equipment (PPEs).
• Able to maneuver in undeveloped areas on uneven surfaces for up to one mile in various types of weather.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses and community members.
• Must maintain standard work hours within Waukee Public Works department.
• The employee in this position is required to reside within a 30 minute radius of the City limits due to the need to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Waukee.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree or technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains City roads and streets making repairs using concrete and/or asphalt.
• Maintains gravel roads and shoulders by grading, adding rock, and conducting edge rut spreading.
• Repairs and replaces curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, including the building and setting of forms, pouring and finishing concrete, and repairing potholes, manholes, storm sewers, and catch basins.
• Plows snow, sands and salts during regular business hours and after hours during snow emergencies.
• Drives trucks equipped with dump body, tanks and peripheral equipment to transport materials related to the job.
• Operates, services, and maintains related public works equipment.
• Inspects, maintains, repairs and installs storm sewers, ditches, and right-of-ways.
• Responds to emergency and on-call situations for any public works division in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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