Laborer
CurrentUnder close supervision, performs manual unskilled and semi-skilled work in the routine operation of trucks, motorized equipment and hand tools and routine maintenance and repair of streets and sewers. Assignments may be given in detail or may follow established routine. Limited independence is exercised; work is regularly checked by the supervisor for quality, quantity and safety of operation and care of equipment.Examples of DutiesPerform pavement repair work to streets, alleys, sidewalks and parking lots. Set forms for concrete pavement and structures; pour and finish concrete and make routine and permanent asphalt repairs and patches.Utilize hand tools to manually shovel asphalt and rock, install signs, move office furniture, unload and deliver supplies and materials, clean sewers, vacuum leaves, weed eat, mulch and cut wood.Operate public works vehicles ranging from pickups to tandem dump trucks to haul materials, make street repairs, load refuse and perform leaf collection, snow removal and ice control duties. Utilize public works equipment to repair and maintain chip and seal, asphalt and concrete streets and parking lots; maintain right-of-way, spread rock, load trucks, collect refuse and plow snow. Maintain public works equipment and vehicles by performing minor maintenance and service including, but not limited to, greasing fittings, topping off fluids, changing brooms, changing plow blades and calibrating salt spreaders. Perform work zone safety duties including signing of work zones and detours; utilize and wear proper protective safety gear and equipment.Clean and maintain equipment as necessary.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsValid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with air brakes endorsement or equivalent upon application.