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City of Ingram Public Works Dept (Laborer I) in Ingram, Texas
The City of Ingram, Public Works Department, is currently taking applications for the position of Laborer I.
Requirements: A valid Texas State driver's license. Must pass a pre-employment background check and a drug screening. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, perform heavy manual labor, including lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
ONE Full time, non-exempt position with benefits is currently available. Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM. On occasion, this position is required to work Saturdays and/or Sundays. Paid employee health insurance (after 30 days) and uniforms furnished (after 90 days). Optional vision and dental insurance is available. Twelve (12) paid holidays, vacation accrual, sick leave accrual, excellent retirement benefits. Prefer a background in general trade knowledge, which could include construction, road work, previous public works employment, equipment operations, or vehicle and equipment maintenance.
A Public Works Laborer I is responsible for the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and for performing manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Public Works Department. Although road maintenance is the most common type of work performed, laborers in this position class also work in park maintenance, as sign crews, sewage crews, and other related areas.
The position requires the knowledge and ability to operate City-owned vehicles and equipment, such as pick-up trucks, backhoe, street sweeper, dump trucks, power tools, mowers, chainsaws, air compressors, etc. Employees are required to inspect and repair equipment as required by department procedures as well as be able to make repairs to borough roads, curbs, and sidewalks, as required.
Laborer I employees mow grass, prune trees and hedges, and plant flowers and trees, as required. There is a requirement to clean borough offices, garage areas, and park facilities, as well as clean up litter and empty trash cans. Maintenance of sanitary and storm sewers and making repairs and/or conducting routine maintenance procedures is required. Sweep and cleanup of debris and materials from the roads; conducting other job related duties is required.