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Laborer III - Streets Program

Employer
City Of Alexandria Virginia
Location
Alexandria, VA
Salary
$44,970.12 - $79,136.46 Annually
Closing date
Feb 9, 2023

Job Details

Laborer III - Streets Program

An OverviewA Laborer III performs varied laboring tasks which involve the use of skills acquired by experience or on-the-job instruction, acts as lead worker, and substitutes for the Labor Supervisor when required. An employee in this class must be able to perform physical labor safely and efficiently. Positions in this class differ from those in the class of Laborer II because of the part-time supervision exercised, the lead worker activities performed, and/or the level of skilled work performed, i.e., concrete finishing, asphalt raking or manhole building a greater proportion of the time. Normally laborers III work under the supervision of a Labor Supervisor who issues oral work orders and inspects work frequently. Employees in this class may supervise Equipment Operator I or II or Laborers I or II when acting as lead worker or substituting for labor Supervisor and assume responsibility for the crew’s safety and completion of assigned tasks.
The Opportunity• Constructs, repairs, and/or patches streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters. Constructs, repairs bike trails, storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, manholes, barriers and fences;
• Repairs damaged brick walls;
• Maintains City rights-of-way;
• Assists the Laborer Supervisor in the estimation of man hours, equipment, materials and cost to accomplish assigned tasks;
• Performs seasonal maintenance activities such as snow/ice removal, leaf removal;
• Supports special events and City festivals;
• Ensures worksite safety, responsible for crew safety policy compliance;
• Operates or assists in the operation and maintenance of jack hammers, tampers, crew cabs, chain saws, dump trucks with spreader and/or plow attachments, riding and hand lawn mowers, weed eaters and rollers;
• Investigate and respond to Alex 311 request;
• Performs related work as required.
About the Department T&ES is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious for a broader view of our City, click City of Alexandria to learn more.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

To qualify for this position, all candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED; at least three years of experience in performing semi-skilled/skilled maintenance or construction tasks; knowledge of turf and/or grounds maintenance; and three years’ experience as a lead worker in any related trade; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

To be considered as an Ideal candidate, one should also have completed vocational training or apprenticeship level courses in any trade; thorough knowledge and experience in an variety of semi-skilled/skilled maintenance or construction tasks; thorough knowledge and use of related equipment and tools used in turf/grounds maintenance and/or construction field/trade; five years’ experience as a lead worker or crew leader; ability to work from written instructions, cut she sheets and site plans; the ability to physically perform heavy manual labor and to lead subordinate crew in their assignments.

Company

The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community.  We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed.  In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits.  Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.

We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.

With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.

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