Construction Worker

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$37,440.00 - $40,072.50

Hourly:

$19.20 - $20.55

Department:

Public Service, Public Service

Division:

Streets & Sidewalks

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

In this role, you will be responsible for constructing, maintaining and repairing public facilities, property, streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.

Examples of Duties:

• Works on a crew under regular supervision.

• Performs a variety of manual duties using various tools depending upon the assigned crew.

• May remove, mix, pour and finish cement sidewalks and install granite and concrete curbing

• May lay brick, bluestone, Belgium Block and other special construction materials.

• May cut, remove and replace asphalt streets.

• May be required to assist in earth road grading and city owned parking lot maintenance.

• May patch pot holes in city owned streets.

• Plants sod and grass seed on City rights-of-way.

• Drives a pickup truck to deliver tools, materials, equipment, etc.

• Assists in taking measurements of the worksite and in deciding quantities and types of material and equipment needed.

• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• One year of related experience and high school diploma/GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license

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