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Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City

$22.71/hr

The Public Works Street Division is seeking a General Laborer to join the team. This position plays ... manual labor and equipment operation duties, including road and culvert repairs, winter weather ...

Town of Preston

Public Works Maintainer

Preston, CT

$23.11 - $28.89/hr

TOWN OF PRESTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Maintainer Under general supervision and ... physical labor. Must have and maintain Commercial Drivers License (CDL). The hours for this ...

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City of Jonesboro

Public Works Director

Jonesboro, GA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Administrative SALARY RANGE: $85,000. to $100,000 GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: This is responsible ... Incumbent may operate equipment and may perform manual labor to participate in the completion of ...

City of Jonesboro

Public Works Director

Jonesboro, GA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

Administrative SALARY RANGE: $85,000. to $100,000 GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: This is responsible ... Incumbent may operate equipment and may perform manual labor to participate in the completion of ...

Southfield, City of (MI)

Public Works Worker

Southfield, MI · On-site

$52K - $78K/yr

Responsible for various maintenance tasks in carpentry and general maintenance and construction ... Public Works Worker I Pay grade 312 (Range: $52,417.02 - $78,547.40) 0 years of relevant experience ...

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Public Works General Laborer

Brawley, CA • On-site

City of Brawley (CA)
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$16.90/hr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description Under direct supervision under the Leadman and or Utility Worker II, participates and performs a wide variety of maintenance tasks in the construction and repair of streets and relative facilities. Report to: This position reports to and receives direction from the Streets and Utilities Supervisor and or the Utilities Leadman Examples of Duties Examples of Duties: Assists in the installation and replacement of water distributions and wastewater collections pipe lines including water and sewer laterals. Assists in repairing water and sewer line breaks.

Assists in the reading and replacement of water meters as required. Assists in the repairs and replacement of concrete sections for curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, ramps and driveways. Uses power equipment and hand tools such as jackhammers, power saws, pipe wrenches, ratchets, concrete saws, generators, cutters, tampers, water pumps, tapping machines, impact tools.

Assists with the flushing and vacuuming main sewer lines and maintains sewer manholes. Performs emergency maintenance work and assists other water and sewer field crews as assigned. Assist with asphalt repairs as directed.

The above examples of duties have been provided as the types of work performed by positions assigned to this job classification. The City of Brawley reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments. Typical Qualifications Qualification guidelines Training, Experience and Certifications Requirements: Equivalent to a high school diploma.

Valid California Driver's License is required; Class B license preferred.

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