7 Month Laborer - Traffic Division
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7 Month Laborer - Traffic Division
Salary
$26.28 Hourly
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job Type
Temporary Full-Time
Department
Engineering
Job Number
3915-7- Traffic 2023
Closing
2/28/2023 4:00 PM Central
Occupational Group
Non-Civil Service
Location of Vacancy
Des Moines
Recruitment
Entrance
Selection Method
Those applicants deemed most qualified based on an evaluation of education and experience will be considered for employment. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at ***** or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or ***** prior to the closing date.
Description
Benefits
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Distinguishing Features of the Class
Performs laboring work involving construction, maintenance and repair activities within the Engineering- Traffic and Transportation Division. This position will a ssist with installation, maintenance and repair of traffic control signs, street name signs, informational and warning signs. In addition they will assist with the layout and application of pavement marking.
This position is a seasonal 7-month assignment working April to November. 40 hours per week. Some work assignments may include working overtime, weekends and holidays.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Requires any combination equivalent to the completion of eighth grade.
Required Special Qualifications
Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is preferred.
Include your Motor Vehicle Record with your application if you possess an out of state license.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Uses pick and shovel to dig, grade, clear ditches and backfill ditches, manholes, vaults, excavations for foundations.
Removes broken concrete and prepares sidewalks, curbs, and streets for minor repairs.
Shovels, spreads, and tamps asphalt.
Assists in setting concrete forms.
Cuts, hoes, and rakes weeds and brush.
Uses assorted hand tools including saw, hammer, ax, chisel in maintenance activities.
Cleans streets, sewers and storm drains.
Operates valves on spray or distributing equipment.
Participates in sanding, snow removal and flood control work.
Makes minor repairs.
Mixes concrete.
Digs fence post holes.
Loads and unloads materials, equipment, and supplies.
Installs barricades and lanterns.
Provides manual assistance to semi skilled and skilled workers.
Occasionally operates pneumatic power tools, trucks, root cutting machine and other equipment of comparable difficulty.