Temporary Laborer (Public Works)

City of Cedar Rapids•Cedar Rapids, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Cedar Rapids is looking for individuals who love working outdoors and providing service to the community. The Public Works Department needs additional support during the summer and fall seasons. This position performs a wide variety of manual and semi-skilled labor to assist with department operations in Streets, Sewer, and Traffic. If you’re self-motivated, and like giving back to this beautiful City please apply today. At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation. Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here! Provides labor services to Public Works Maintenance, Sewer and/or Traffic Division as assigned. The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or GED
Valid U.S. Driver’s License (minimum 18 years old)
Ability to work overtime and flexible shifts with short notice

Nice To Haves

Experience with asphalt, carpentry, concrete, forestry, traffic signage, construction, sewer or related work preferred
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Responsibilities

Patches holes in streets with blacktop or concrete
Assists the crack sealing crew within Streets workgroup
Performs right of way landscaping
Hand-sweeps streets to clean off debris
Participates in planting and transplanting of young trees
Assists with the installation, maintenance and repair of manholes, catch basins, storm and sanitary sewer mains and accurately records activities on departmental work order
Patches holes in streets and City right of ways using a combination of asphalt, concrete, Portland cement concrete and granular backfill in conformance with City standards
Assists in the operation of hydraulic and mechanical cleaning of sewer mains and related structures
Assists in the operation of finding and correcting sources of infiltration and inflow into the collection system using television inspection equipment, smoke injection, flood water dye testing and physical inspection techniques
Performs emergency and routine operations of pumps and associated equipment during times of flooding and sanitary sewer surcharge including night and weekend hours
Assists a small crew engaged in painting street markings, designing, fabricating and installation of traffic control devices; and repairing traffic control marking fixtures
Assists with mixing and applying paint for street markings, using motorized paint striper
Drives vehicles and work tools to work locations
Assists in rough carpentry
Wears and properly uses safety equipment including personal protective equipment
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices
Attends work regularly at the designated place and time
Performs related work as required