Seasonal Laborer (Public Works)

Description

Work as a crew member operating City vehicles and equipment and performing tasks associated with the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure such as roadways, storm water facilities, and sidewalks.

Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour

Schedule: Seasonal, four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday - Thursday

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Full-time employment opportunities may be available for seasonal employees throughout the season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair activities on City infrastructure including, but not limited to; patch and repair potholes, assist in laying of asphalt, assist in application of slurry seal, litter removal and weed control in public rights-of-way, tree trimming, cleaning of storm drains, grates, ditches and basins, removing and replacing sidewalk and curb and gutter.
• Learn and follow department policies and procedures governing safety and work performed.
• Complete confined space training.
• Demonstrate individual responsibility for safety of self and crew members.
• Listen and ask for clarification, use feedback to improve skills.
• Keep track of own work schedule and fill out timecard.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work effectively with others, work long hours in stressful weather conditions.
• Ability to react to change productively and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Willingness to learn new skills and accept assignments with a positive attitude.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Utah driver's license.

Language Skills

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions.

Work Environment

• Frequently subject to extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and snow.
• Frequent exposure to dust, fumes, hot asphalt and road improvement materials.
• Subject to moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to moderate physical hazards in the performance of projects and maintenance.
• Exposure to intermittent stress due to human behavior and job tasks.