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The City of Ingram, Public Works Department, is currently taking applications for the position of Laborer I.

Requirements:

• A valid Texas State driver's license.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and a drug screening.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, perform heavy manual labor, including lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).

ONE Full time, non-exempt position with benefits is currently available. Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM. On occasion, this position is required to work Saturdays and/or Sundays. Prefer a background in general trade knowledge, which could include construction, road work, previous public works employment, equipment operations, or vehicle and equipment maintenance.

A Public Works Laborer I is responsible for the operation of a variety of construction andmaintenance equipment and for performing manual labor activities as needed and/orrequired by the Public Works Department. Although road maintenance is the mostcommon type of work performed, laborers in this position class also work in parkmaintenance, as sign crews, sewage crews, and other related areas.

The position requires the knowledge and ability to operate City-owned vehicles and equipment, such as pick-up trucks, backhoe, skid steer, pothole patcher, street sweeper, dump truck, power tools, mowers, chainsaws, air compressors, etc. Employees are required to inspect and repair equipment as required by department procedures as well as be able to make repairs to borough roads, curbs, and sidewalks.

Laborer I employees mow grass, prune trees and hedges, and plant flowers and trees. There is a requirement to clean borough offices, garage areas, and parkfacilities, as well as clean up litter and empty trash cans. Maintenance of sanitary and storm sewers and making repairs and/or conducting routine maintenance procedures isrequired. Sweep and cleanup of debris and materials from the roads; conducting otherjob related duties is required.