LABORER (STREETS)

Laborer (Streets)

Responsible for the provision of semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of City property (streets, sidewalks, grounds, parks, and trees) and the completion of a wide range of public works projects. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain regular and prompt attendance; physically present to work.
• Employee may be required to work beyond normal business hours at night and / or on weekends during natural disasters.
• Operates department equipment and vehicle such as a riding mower, lawn mower, and hand tools in the completing of a wide range of manual labor projects such as brush cutting, patching potholes, grass mowing, trimming trees, and construction.
• Uses a variety of hand tools such as shovels, weed eaters, and chainsaws to dig trenches, cut grass, clean sidewalks, cleans and removes debris from City rights-of-way and alleyways and performs public works related tasks around trees, wires, cars and personal property and fellow workers.
• May assist the Parks & Recreation Department with the maintenance of City parks and Cemetery, which include trimming of trees, grass mowing, and assist with the setup for special events.
• Performs routine maintenance of assigned equipment and trucks.
• Operates equipment such as small compactors, shovels, pinch point bar, and walk behind saw to perform pothole patching and street paving projects.
• Assists with the completion of small concrete work projects such as sidewalks and curb side repairs.
• Work independently, or with a team, with / without supervision daily.
• Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the city.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned to this position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Weslaco must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing, references, background checks, and credential verification.