City of Dallas
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Job Summary Performs a variety of low-skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor duties that may involve but not limited to maintenance/repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines, airport grounds and facilities; construction, repair and maintenance of water/wastewater mains, cleaning water meters; operating tractors, mowers, and other lawn equipment; maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium and park grounds; asphalt/paving repair, street marking, collects garbage/brush, and trims landscape; reservoir facility maintenance, water meter testing and repair; and, water/wastewater equipment installation, repair, & maintenance.
Essential Functions
Performs skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participates in maintenance, care, repair, and operations of facilities, utilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the City; performs a variety of labor for different departments.
Assists in setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, spreading and laying asphalt or spreading crack seal for maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters or streets; assists in laying pipelines for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains.
Loads and unloads tools, construction material, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs; works with other Laborers to complete necessary work.
Operates air/jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs; drives dump truck, tractor-driven mowers, or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies, or material; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
Flags traffic, sets out barricades, cones, or other safety devices to help ensure safety of the crew and the public.
Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation; assists in cleaning drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains and sewer lines using power-operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.
Cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots; removes any hazards and ensures safety of tenants.
Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to various trades.
Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
Ability to follow drawings, designs, and oral/written instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures or routines.
Ability to perform manual labor.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
Experience 2 years performing general labor.
Salary Range $21.04 - $22.67. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend on qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a culture of inclusion.
Job Summary Performs a variety of low-skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor duties that may involve but not limited to maintenance/repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines, airport grounds and facilities; construction, repair and maintenance of water/wastewater mains, cleaning water meters; operating tractors, mowers, and other lawn equipment; maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium and park grounds; asphalt/paving repair, street marking, collects garbage/brush, and trims landscape; reservoir facility maintenance, water meter testing and repair; and, water/wastewater equipment installation, repair, & maintenance.
Essential Functions
Performs skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participates in maintenance, care, repair, and operations of facilities, utilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the City; performs a variety of labor for different departments.
Assists in setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, spreading and laying asphalt or spreading crack seal for maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters or streets; assists in laying pipelines for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains.
Loads and unloads tools, construction material, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs; works with other Laborers to complete necessary work.
Operates air/jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs; drives dump truck, tractor-driven mowers, or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies, or material; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
Flags traffic, sets out barricades, cones, or other safety devices to help ensure safety of the crew and the public.
Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation; assists in cleaning drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains and sewer lines using power-operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.
Cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots; removes any hazards and ensures safety of tenants.
Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to various trades.
Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
Ability to follow drawings, designs, and oral/written instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures or routines.
Ability to perform manual labor.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
Experience 2 years performing general labor.
Salary Range $21.04 - $22.67. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend on qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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