Street Department Laborer I

Salary: $37,772.80 Annually
Location : Yukon, OK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400093
Department: Street
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/10/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description


This classification is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations and/or the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act. As a safety-sensitive classification, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana certification will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Candidate will perform day to day maintenance and restoration work in the construction and operations of City of Yukon's streets, signal lights and storm drainage facilities. It is expected that the candidate will choose to display an EXCEPTIONAL ATTITUDE daily and show an uncompromising willingness to cooperate and treat fellow employees with respect.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
2.Patching, painting and repairing of streets, curbs and signal lights
3.Cleaning of drainage structures
4.Mowing and edging of street easements
5.Clearing of roads when needed
6.Snow and Ice prevention and removal operations (May be required to work nights)
7.Installation and repair of street signs
8.Operating and maintaining small engine equipment
9.Physically demanding; Lifting objects of 100 lbs or less, Bending, Kneeling and Stoppingfor long periods of time,
10.Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully candidate must possess the following qualifications:
1.Committed to maintaining a SAFE, CLEAN and FUN work environment.
2.Be on time and ready to work
3.Willingness to learn new things
4.Cooperation with fellow workers
5.Excellent Problem Solving Skills
This is not an all-inclusive list due to the unpredictability of the day to day situations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1.High school or GED
2.No experience needed: must be willing to learn new things.

Supplemental Information

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Class A/B CDL - should be obtained within the first year of employment
EQUIPMENT AND MACHINE USE
Candidate must have the capability to use and to learn to use all equipment within the street
department.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Candidate will be exposed to the following:
1.Outdoor weather conditions ranging from freezing to extremely hot
2.Moving mechanical parts
3.Heights between 10' to 40'high
4.Toxic or caustic chemicals
5.Wet or humid conditions
6.Loud noises and other conditions
This is a summary of benefits for all General Employees. FOP and IAFF members do receive some of these benefits, but are governed by their individual CBA contracts and benefits.

Accidental Death/Dismemberment & Life Insurance:
The City pays 100% of this benefit premium. Life insurance is your salary rounded
to the next $1,000. Short-term disability is also part of this benefit.
Birthday Check:
40 hours pay for the week and a day off for your birthday during the pay period.
CDL License Incentive:
$ 250.00 - $ 500.00 - Paid in September of each year.
College Degree Incentive:
Associates Degree - $ 800.00 Annually
Bachelors Degree - $ 1,400.00 Annually
Masters Degree - $ 2,000.00 Annually
Certification Pay* - $ 800.00 Annually
*City Manager Approval-must require CEU's to maintain.
Health/Dental Insurance:
The employer will pay 100% of full-time employees health and dental
coverage. You may add dependents to your health insurance at your
cost. Your benefits begin the 1st of the month after hire date.
Holidays:
General full-time employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. These are
to be taken as directed by City of Yukon policy.
Longevity:
Full-time employees - $16.00 per month after your 4th year of service,
Retirement:
General employees - The City has a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee
must contribute 5% per check to this plan and for 2025-2026 the City will contribute
17.36% per pay check toward your retirement. The vesting period is 7 years.
This deduction starts the 1st of the month after 90 days.
Share the Savings:
If you choose not to cover you and/or your dependent(s) on the City's insurance,
we will compensate you. (must have eligible dependents with proof of other
coverage) General employees - $ 235.00 per quarter.
Sick Leave:
General employees earn 8 hours per month.
You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous
months of employment.
Vacation Leave:
General employees earn 8 hours per month the first 9 years of employment.
You are not eligible to use earned leave until you have completed 6 continuous
months of employment.
Water License Incentive:
$ 25.00 - $ 100.00 - Paid in March of each year.

NOTE: We require mandatory direct deposit of payroll funds. Your banking arrangements must be in place prior to your hire date.