Overview

Position Title: Laborer II CDL

Company: City Of Dallas

Location: Dallas, Texas, US

Job Description:

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Sets forms, mixes and pours concrete, spreads and lays asphalt or spreads crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs and gutters or streets.
  • Lays various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains to ensure proper flow is maintained.
  • Loads and unloads tools, construction material and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made.
  • Operates air/jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs.
  • Flags traffic, sets out barricades, cones or other safety devices to help ensure the 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.
  • Cleans drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains and sewer lines using various power operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.
  • Drives dump truck, tractor driven mowers or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies or material to and from the work site.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.
  • Cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants.
  • Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
  • May require knowledge of custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Ability to follow drawings, designs, and oral/written instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures or routines.
  • Ability to read and understand MAPSCO
  • Ability to operate a variety of simple to complex power tools or power equipment used in construction or landscaping.
  • Ability to perform a variety of moderate to heavy physical labor for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.
  • Must be able to operate a cellular telephone and/or a two-way radio.