Laborer, Public Works

Laborer, Public Works

Full Time – Public Works Division

Quitman, TX, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Summary

A Public Works Laborer is a versatile worker capable of adapting to various assignments across city maintenance, streets, parks, drainage, water supply, and wastewater systems. This position requires rigorous manual labor, strong physical stamina, strict safety compliance, and the ability to operate tools and equipment effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water, wastewater, and drainage systems.
• Conduct repairs as well as preventative and emergency maintenance on various water and wastewater systems.
• Operate a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Perform minor field repairs on city equipment and vehicles.
• Operate different sizes of vehicles, trucks, pumps, mowers, and other lawn/maintenance equipment as needed.
• Ensure all safety protocols and guidelines are strictly followed while performing maintenance tasks.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests outside of regular working hours when necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Qualifications & Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Relevant technical certifications or vocational training in facilities/infrastructure maintenance is a plus.
• Proven experience in facilities maintenance, general repairs, basic plumbing, and basic mechanics.
• Proficiency in using a variety of hand and power tools safely.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to accurately diagnose mechanical or structural issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work, collaborate, and communicate professionally (both verbally and in writing) with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license (or the ability to obtain one by start of employment) with a clean driving record.

Special Requirements

• Applicant must be eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Must pass a background check with no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history within the past seven (7) years.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in a field environment. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, smell, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distant, and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

* Safety sensitive position includes, but is not limited to, any job, assignment, rank, or title where any of the following apply: Subject to drug and alcohol testing or restrictions promulgated by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation; involves carrying, repairing, transporting or keeping of firearms or ammunition; includes performing any medical or life-saving procedures, or responsibility for procuring, storing, transporting, dispensing or administering any drugs or medical supplies or equipment; involves working with confidential information, documents or material pertaining to criminal investigations; procuring, storing, transporting or otherwise working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food or electricity; involves operating, repairing, maintaining or driving heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft or motor vehicles, or working in close proximity thereto; a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the public, self or fellow employees; requires engaging in any other activity in which the employee is responsible for his or her own or other people's safety.

 *Weather Essential position includes employees are declared to be all sworn police officers, all sworn firefighters, dispatchers, emergency road crew employees in the Public Works and Water Departments.

 _*Civility and Professionalism- _The City of Quitman is a team-based service organization. Maintenance of good internal morale is essential to the City’s success. An employee is required to maintain professional and ethical behavior and act with integrity in all matters. The City of Quitman is committed to providing a work environment that is free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, abusive language, gossip, employees spreading discontent or exhibiting any behavior that is disruptive to the workplace and contrary to the City’s mission.

 _*Regular Attendance- _Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of Quitman. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours, that are not pre-approved or are excessive, are disruptive and are to be avoided.

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22