Shannon Hills Water Department

Street Department Laborer I

THIS POSITION IS FULL TIME

Open Date: March 2023 Closing Date: Until Position Is Filled

Pay Based on Exp. $12-$15 Per Hr.

Summary of Job Duties: This is an entry level position that will work as a laborer maintaining streets, culverts and drainage systems as assigned. This position is under the direct supervision of the Street Department Crew Leader. This position on occasion will operate equipment used in maintaining road systems. The employee willreceive training in work methods and procedures; perform manual and semi-skilled construction and maintenance work; operate construction and maintenance equipment; perform clean-up work; will be required to perform tasks for other departments and/or areas of the city; other jobs as specified by director. While the position is not a supervisor position it will require the applicant to possess professional supervisory/crew leader skills set while working in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and carrying of heavy materials.
• Maintains roads with asphalt repairs, cutting of grass, weeds, limbs, and trees and removing cuttings, act as flagman when crews are working on roadway.
• Maintains equipment and assigned vehicles in a clean and organized condition.
• Maintains drainage ways.
• Reports problems to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• May be required to work periodically for other departments
• May receive or be required to gain additional training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Lawn Equipment I.e. Zero Turn Mower, Trimmers, Small Tractors, Blowers, Edgers

Knowledge of basic hand tools including but not limited to wrenches, socket sets, picks, and shovels.

Knowledge of underground utilities.

Knowledge of water and wastewater line repair.

Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance in order to check fluids, belts, etc. to ensure safe operation.

Ability to complete reports

Ability to lift minimum of 80 lbs.

Ability to work from verbal, written, diagrammed and phone instructions.

Ability to learn and use related construction safety practices.

Ability to learn to drive standard transmission vehicles.

Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.

Ability to work in confined spaces.

Work Environment

The employee routinely works both indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to machinery with moving parts, noise, fumes and chemicals, extreme conditions of weather, heavy lifting, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years old or older

Valid Arkansas Driver’s License

Good Driving Record

Must be available for call outs; nights, weekend, and holidays

Must possess good interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with costumers and other employees

Must have the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 1 Year

Must live within 20 miles of Shannon Hills

Benefits

• APERS retirement
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation (1 week after 1 yr.) (2 weeks after 2 yrs.) (3weeks after 5 yrs.)
• 11 Paid Holidays

Applicants will be given a pre qualifying Physical and Drug Screen

Mail applications to:

Shannon Hills City Hall

10401 High Road East

Shannon Hills, AR 72103

Applications may also be placed in the drop box at city hall.

Fax or Email applications to:

Email shannonhillspubworks@aristotle.net

FAX# 501-455-3103

The City of Shannon Hills and it’s departments are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shannon Hills, AR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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