Laborer

About the role

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!

Summary

Under general supervision, performs general manual labor activities within a City department.

Essential Functions

• Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.
• Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.
• Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs sign installation and maintenance.
• Paints loading, handicap and no parking zones; paints cross walks.
• Inspects and maintains lift stations.
• Installs or repairs cleanouts.
• Cuts and lays underground pipe; repairs pipe.
• Operates light motorized vehicles and equipment.
• Repairs water leaks and water main or sewer system breaks.
• Performs water pressure checks.
• Performs water and sewer taps.
• Inspects water meters.
• Installs, removes and replaces fire hydrants; performs flow tests.
• Repairs man holes.
• Repairs cave-ins.
• Performs utility locates.
• Performs water and sewer service connects to customer locations.
• Performs street repair and asphalt overlay activities; repairs pot holes and sidewalks.
• Participates in concrete projects.
• Performs traffic control.
• Performs recycling operations.
• Performs general building and grounds cleaning and maintenance.
• Participates in special event setup activities.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Knowledge

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Street maintenance and repair operations.
• Construction practices and methods.
• Concrete installation and repair methods and procedures.
• Painting operations.
• Traffic control methods and procedures.
• Water and sewer systems.
• Recycling operations.
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in

• Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Operating various light motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Using various hand and power tools.
• Utility locates.
• Map reading.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; AND one year of experience in public works maintenance and repair operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certification

• Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License. May require possession of a Commercial Driver's license.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Work is performed both in an indoor or outdoor work environment.
• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to climb ladders.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds.