Laborer

Performs routine manual work, usually of a repetitive nature; an employee in this class is responsible for performing duties primarily requiring physical exertion. Follows safe practices in the performance of duties. Uses manual and/or power operated tools on routine tasks. Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, leaves, sewer pipes, timber, chemical, materials, tools and equipment. Cleans sewers, inlets and water systems; washes windows, walls and cleans building. Loads and unloads materials such as dirt, asphalt, salt, storm drain pipes, and sign materials. Performs routine maintenance of equipment and vehicles. Performs extreme physical labor for extended periods of time under all weather conditions with the ability to lift objects weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds. Manually removes litter from right-of-ways and easements. Climbs ladders. Manipulates both large and small tool parts. Operates vehicles of various descriptions. Removes and replaces various types of pavement. Operates various tools including, but not limited to, jackhammer, pavement breaker, shovel, sledge hammer, post driver, tamp bar, chain saw, compressors, cement mixers, and weed eater. Performs manual labor involving loading and unloading trucks, digging of ditches, felling and trimming of trees, cutting brush, and similar tasks. Uses a jackhammer and other power driven equipment. Digs holes and trenches. Drives and operates Public Works vehicles and equipment. Restores streets; finishes surfaces to line and grade. Responsible for maintaining the street cans that are sometimes overflowing from the week-ends and special events downtown. Responsible for citizen complaints, emergencies, storm damage, etc. that come in after the second shift has ended. Performs inlet cleaning, leaf removal and snow & ice control. Provides assistance to journeypersons. Performs additional work duties as assigned. Bureau of Wastewater-Collections Assists with televising operations as camera assistant. Removes and replaces storm drains with assistance which can weigh up to 285 pounds. Removes and replaces manhole covers which can weigh up to 165 pounds. Performs heavy manual labor to install, maintain, clean and repair water and sewer lines/mains, fire hydrants, manholes and valves. Performs construction of basic repairs on water and sewer lines of various sizes, shoring of ditches, and confined space entry. Carries equipment and materials for maintenance and repair of water/wastewater utilities such as opening manholes, vaults; shovels and carries heavy loads. Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit Performs water system flushing (night shift) Installs water, sewer, and storm sewer pipe and manholes/inlets efficiently and safely May be assigned to a 4x10 schedule (40 regular hours) for construction work depending on project needs. Opens and closes water valves, maintains fire hydrants, and replaces worn or defective parts May sand, scrape, and paint fire hydrants Cuts, fits, lays, repairs, taps, and makes water main cuts. Works in construction zones including in trenches. Responds to emergency situations as assigned (24/7). Streets/Parks Departments - Night Tickets the No Parking Signs in the uptown Business District (2 a.m. to 6 a.m.) Performs survey to report all lights that are out including street lights and lights out at City owned facilities and parks. Streets/Parks Departments - Day Cuts grass with power equipment and hand tools. Erects and/or replaces street signs; drills holes in concrete and installs sign posts; sets up and removes traffic concrete. Prepares grade for paving machine; spreads stone chips on street; puts concrete and shovels asphalt mix in the repairs and construction of City streets. Removes and replaces storm drains with assistance which can weigh up to 285 pounds. Removes and replaces manhole covers which can weigh up to 165 pounds. Performs heavy manual labor to install, maintain, clean and repair water and sewer lines/mains, fire hydrants, manholes and valves. Performs construction of basic repairs on water and sewer lines of various sizes, shoring of ditches, and confined space entry. Carries equipment and materials for maintenance and repair of water/wastewater utilities such as opening manholes, vaults; shovels and carries heavy loads. Assists with maintenance and repair of rain gardens and storm water projects. Bureau of Recycling Utilization of electronic mail to correspond with our broker about load readiness. Maintaining a warehouse to include cleaning and organization of the additional facility. Recording the weight of materials and planning out going loads to market that fall within US DOT compliance. Accurately load and record loads that will be shipped to foreign markets. Working with freight haulers to coordinate loading times and off loading times. Scheduling of external customers to deliver recyclable materials to the recycling drop off facility as to not interfere with existing operations. Answering the phone at the recycling drop off and answering questions for our customers. Engaging external customers about proper recycling practices. Providing detailed load information to the Bureau Chief. Daily inspection of forklifts and baling equipment. Provide traffic control to a facility that is handling roughly 6000 cars monthly. Green Infrastructure Follows safe practices in the performance of all duties. Assists in maintaining the health and appearance of infiltration bioretention basins in parkland and public spaces through plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, seasonal perennial cutbacks and/or mowing, litter removal, leaf and debris removal with composting, and structural repairs as necessary. Assist in maintaining stormwater BMPs within City street curb bump-outs through plant establishment, plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, accumulating sediment removal, seasonal perennial cutbacks, and leaf and debris removal with composting. Assist in maintaining Riparian Buffer projects through tree establishment, tree and tree tube care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal structural pruning. Assist in maintaining large-scale wetland and meadow projects through plant establishment, plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal cutbacks and mowing. Assist in maintaining vegetated "green roof" installations on City-owned buildings through plant establishment, plant care, weeding, invasive weed and pest controls, and seasonal cutbacks and mowing. Assist with light structural pruning of park and urban street trees. Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies; orders and procures repair parts and supplies for maintenance work in conjunction with the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor. Aids vendors, contractors, the public, City grounds and maintenance staff and others as assigned. Removes and clears snow as assigned, including curb cut snowpack removal during storm events. Carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Green Infrastructure and DDSE Stormwater Management Division. Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit 2 years of construction experience is required; utility construction is preferred Education, Training and Experience Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is required. Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver's License. Environmental Conditions Indoors, environmentally controlled. Outdoor, exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature. Exposure to noise, pollution. Exposure to waste products. Safety Equipment Used or Needed Personal Protective Equipment such as hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, rain gear, steel toed safety shoes, rain boots and respirators. Comments Requires standing, bending, walking and sitting and climbing in the performance of duties up to eight (8) or more hours a day. Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery. Requires working long hours and must be available to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends and holidays. Must be able to perform frequent overtime work which may involve late night or early morning hours. Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires the use of hand tools. Requires the use of air tools, hydraulic tools, and/or electric tools such as jackhammers, pavement saws, tampers. Requires performance of duties occasionally under unfavorable weather conditions. Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works. Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets is required. Proven ability to work well under pressure and to maintain positive interactions is required. Positive interpersonal skills are required. Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is required. Proven ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English is required. Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others is required. Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations is required. Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs is required. Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required. Bureau of Wastewater-Collections Ability to climb up/down ladder wells and climb unprotected heights is required. Ability to safely enter/exit and work within manholes and/or confined spaces is required. Bureau of Water T&D and Construction Unit Knowledge of PA One Call (811) laws and regulations. Knowledge of Excavation and Trench Safety, including safe use of shoring systems. Experience in semi-skilled use of common hand tools.