Full job description

TITLE: DRIVER/LABORER ***All applications must be received by 3/20/2026***

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is responsible general highway and park maintenance work involving skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of roads, drainage, curbing, public grounds, athletic fields and landscaped areas.

Work involves responsibility for operating highway and park maintenance equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads, drainage, curbing and storm sewer repairs. Also maintains trees, shrubs, flowers, playing fields, playgrounds, open areas and beaches.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Highway and Park Superintendents, or a Crew Leader as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works in a crew involved in pipe laying, catch basin construction and road construction and resurfacing operations.

Operates power equipment such as tractors, large mowers, chain saws and dump trucks, as assigned. Hauls equipment. Plows snow and applies sand on an assigned section of city roads.

Patches asphalt and other road surfaces. Repairs and replaces highway barriers. Clears catch basins. Cuts brush and clears land. Maintains the cleanliness and service of roadways and public areas. Mows grass.

Checks and corrects fluid levels and performs basic service on vehicles and equipment prior to use.

Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection of them prior to use.

Takes the lead when working with employees of lower classification.

Grades baseball diamonds, line athletic fields, paints benches and other facilities, cleans and maintains buildings, including comfort stations.

Maintains lawns and fields, plants and maintains shrubs and flowers. Plants grass seed, spreads fertilizer, sprays weeds, rakes leaves. Fabricates and installs signs.