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Job Title: Laborer II Equipment & Building 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 cleaning, maintenance and repair of city facilities;

 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 maintenance on city facilities by cleaning, repairing roofs, operates complex equipment such as forklift, painting machines, front-end loader, backhoe; 2. Performs a variety of duties such as preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment, or cleaning and repair of equipment to ensure proper maintenance of equipment and facilities; 3. Perform tasks for the maintenance of city facilities collects and disposes of litter. 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:
- May require knowledge of custodial, carpentry, painting, mechanics, 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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