Laborer Job at City of Shrewsbury, Missouri, Shrewsbury, MO

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  • City of Shrewsbury, Missouri
  • Shrewsbury, MO

Job Description

General Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, maintains public sidewalks, trees, grounds, facilities and storm sewers by operating a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment. Performs semi-skilled/skilled masonry work on streets.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential

1. Repairs of street/sidewalk, installation of drainage pipes and cleaning of ditches.

2. Provides maintenance and construction to sections of asphalt and concrete streets.

3. Responsible for maintaining or reporting of maintenance needs on a variety of equipment, structures and facilities.

4. Operates snowplow equipped trucks to spread salt and other snow removal activities.

5. Responsible for landscaping, beautification and plant care activities.

Important

1. Basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry work

2. Availability through on-call response to assist other divisions during emergencies.

3. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Education and Experience:

· Completion of a high school education or GED.

Skills:

· Ability to operate variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.

Knowledge:

· Knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in general maintenance of streets.

· Knowledge of concrete construction.

· Knowledge of safety precautions.

· Knowledge of traffic law and ordinances/regulations involved in equipment operations.

Others (as applicable):

Materials and Equipment Used:

· Street sweeper

· Backhoe

· Grader

· Snow plow

· Concrete breakers

· Paint stripers

· Dump trucks

· Lawnmower

Physical Demands:

· Required to frequently stand, walk, operate heavy equipment, lift up to 50 pounds and bending.

· Required to occasionally sit, drive motor vehicles, climb stairs/ladders, squat, crawl, or reach.

· Frequent exposure to working around hazardous machinery, loud noises and extremes in temperature.

License(s):

· Class E Commercial Driver’s License (within 60 days of employment)

· Class B Commercial Driver's license (within 6 months of employment)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or roles performed by personnel so classified. It is as well intended to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job, should be considered.

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