Laborer II (Sanitation)

## Laborer II (Sanitation)Applylocations: SANSWTRANS: SANNWTRANS: SANNETRANStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 9, 2026 (2 days left to apply)job requisition id: 26-27945**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.**Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture,we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.**Job Summary**Performs a variety of low-skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor duties that may involve but not limited to maintenance/repair of streets, storm drains, sewer lines, airport grounds and facilities; construction, repair and maintenance of water/wastewater mains, cleaning water meters; operating tractors, mowers, and other lawn equipment; maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium and park grounds; asphalt/paving repair, street marking, collects garbage/brush, and trims landscape; reservoir facility maintenance, water meter testing and repair; and, water/wastewater equipment installation, repair, & maintenance.**Job Description****Overview**The Laborer II performs and provides various semi-skilled manual labor assisting in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of utilities, facilities, airport grounds, water and wastewater mains, landscaping, park grounds, and other public spaces.**Essential Functions****1** Performs skilled and semi-skilled strenuous labor for various departments; participates in the maintenance, care, repair, and operations of facilities, utilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the City; performs a variety of labor for different departments.**2** Assists in setting forms, mixing and pouring concrete, spreading and laying asphalt or spreading crack seal for the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters or streets; assists in laying various pipes for storm or sanitary sewers, drains or water mains to ensure proper flow is maintained.**3** Loads and unloads tools, construction material, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs to be made; provides assistance and works with other Laborers to complete necessary work.**4** Operates air/jack hammer to break out old concrete or asphalt when making repairs; drives dump truck, tractor driven mowers, or other equipment to transport tools, equipment, supplies, or material to and from the work site; performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.**5** Flags traffic, sets out barricades, cones or other safety devices to help ensure the safety of the crew and the public. **6** Digs ditches and trenches grading to specific evaluation; trims, shovels, cuts, and cleans up debris and removes vegetation; assists in cleaning drainage ditches, inlets, storm drains and sewer lines using various power operated equipment to remove debris or stoppage.**7** Cuts grass, removes litter and weeds, cleans floors and facility grounds to maintain upkeep of facility, street medians, and vacant lots removing any hazards and ensuring safety of tenants.**8** Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.**Knowledge and Skills****1** Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.**2** Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to various trades.**3** Knowledge of standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.**4** Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.**5** Ability to follow drawings, designs, and oral/written instructions from a supervisor, which has several steps, procedures or routines.**6** Ability to perform manual labor.**7**Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.**8** Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.**Experience**2 years performing general labor.**Licenses and Certifications**None**Education**High School Diploma, GED**Salary Range**$21.50 - $22.91The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr