ONE Full time, non-exempt position with benefits is currently available. Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm. Paid employee health insurance, retirement, and uniforms furnished (after 90 days). Optional vision and dental insurance is available. Prefer a background in general trade knowledge, which could include construction, road work, previous public works employment, equipment operations, or vehicle and equipment maintenance.
A Public Works Larorer I is responsible for the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and for performing manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Public Works Department. Although road maintenance is the most common type of work performed, laborers in this position class also work in park maintenance, as sign crews, sewage crews, and other related areas.
The position requires the knowledge and ability to operate City-owned vehicles and equipment, such as pickup trucks, backhoe, street sweeper, dump trucks, power tools, mowers, chainsaws, air compressors, etc. Employees are required to inspect and repair equipment as required by department procedures as well as be able to make repairs to borough roads, curbs, and sidewalks, as required.
Laborer I employees mow grass, prune trees & headges, and plant flowers & trees, as required. There is a requirement to clean borough offices, garage areas, and park facilities, as well as clean up litter and empty trash cans. Maintenance of sanitary and storm sewers and making repairs and/or conducting routine maintenance procedures is required. Sweep and cleanup of debris and materials from the roads; conducting other job related duties is required.
Requirements
* A valid Texas State driver's license.
* Must pass a pre-employment background check and a drug screening.
* Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditins, perform heavy manual labor, including lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
