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Job Title: Laborer II Street Services
Salary: $11.45 - $18.89 Hourly
$916.00 - $1,511.38 Biweekly
$23,816.00 - $39,296.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Multiple Locations - Dallas, Texas
 

 
 
The substance of positions in this classification requires the performance of low-skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor duties that may involve but not limited to maintenance and repair of streets.

 Essential Functions:
1. Follows general oral or written instructions or simple drawings and designs requiring manual skill, work experience or training and independently completes routine assignments from an immediate supervisor. 2. Completes numerous tasks having several steps or procedures and selects the appropriate type of equipment for each job. 3. Completed work may be checked by supervisor. 4. Operates simple to complex power tools, and vehicles to transport equipment to job site. 5. Follows proper safety procedures to avoid serious or severe injuries. 6. Loads and unloads tools, construction material and equipment onto to trucks and maintains an inventory of supplies. 7. Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on simple to complex tools and equipment. Performs Depending on Location: 1. Performs a variety of duties such as maintenance, preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment, or cleaning and repair of equipment to ensure proper maintenance of equipment; operates various equipment such as a street sweeper, flusher truck or dump truck to clean streets of debris and respond to emergency situations; cuts grass, removes litter, cleans facilities, street medians, and vacant lots; spots transfer trucks; cleans inlets or drainage ditches. 2. Repairs and maintains streets, alleyways and sidewalks by setting form and finishing poured concrete; operates concrete saw, jack hammer and other equipment; aligns and grades road and curbing forms for molding concrete curbs, gutters or pavements; responds to emergency calls involving conditions such as snow/ice, fire and wrecks for public safety. Working Conditions & Hazards: - Requires extensive walking, carrying, dragging, holding, pulling, pushing, lifting, kneeling, bending, twisting body, walking, reaching, and squatting; may be required to lift up to 100 pounds. - Major activities are performed outdoors on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and uneven terrain. - May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, heights, temperature swings, constant noise, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes, odors, toxic chemicals (pesticides or herbicides), dust and mites.

 Minimum Qualifications:
Must have at least an eighth-grade education and the ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. At least two (2) years of general construction experience may be required. All applicants must have a valid Texas driver's license (Class A or B CDL, or Class C, depending on the position). Driver positions require certification under the City Driver's Safety Program within the first six (6) months of employment. Drug/alcohol testing and physical may be required.

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Require knowledge of construction, and specialized equipment. - Ability to follow drawings/designs/instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures or routines. - Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy physical labor for extended periods. - Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment. - Knowledge, use, care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger - Knowledge of surface preparation/adaptability of various surface materials - Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs. - May require State of Texas Class “A” or “B” or “C” CDL. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the public. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

 
 

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