Laborer - Casual/Temporary (20791875)

Job Description:

Laborer - Casual/Temporary (20791875)

Description

As a Laborer with the City of Burlingame's Public Works Department, you'll perform a variety of routine, physically demanding labor and maintenance tasks under the supervision of a Lead worker and division Supervisor. Work may involve inclement weather and potentially hazardous conditions. You'll also learn more skilled tasks within your assigned division and gain experience operating motorized equipment under supervision.
Essential Functions ( may include but are not limited to the following)

• Assist in laying pipe with sewer and/or water lines
• Sweep and clean roadsides, gutters, curbs, culverts, catch basins and other drainage structures
• Remove debris and undergrowth
• Assist in setting forms and mixing and pouring concrete
• Assist in raking, smoothing and tamping repaired asphalt patches
• Assist in the layout of traffic patterns on streets and in the operation of painting equipment
• Assist in unblocking sewers through rodding and jetting
• Assist in making taps and connections to mains
• Work in confined spaces; climb ladders and work independently
• Assist water service worker
• Serve as flag person when working in traffic
• Assist in the maintenance of mechanical equipment including cleaning mechanical equipment and maintain basic tools used on the job

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Laborer%20-%20S605%202010.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious and works well as part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Use and purpose of designated hand tools employed in basic laboring work; safety precautions and practices; basic arithmetic and sufficient English to follow instructions and learn to write work reports.

Ability to: Learn safety practices necessary in working on public thoroughfares; learn geography of the City; learn to perform semi-skilled and skilled duties in the assigned division; comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and safety warnings and information.

Skills: S afely and efficiently use hand tools, air tools, hydraulic tools, jackhammers, and power and automotive technical equipment in a training capacity.

License

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license issued by the DMV, with an acceptable driving record

Education & Experience

Education which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance typically illustrated by a High School Diploma or GED.

A minimum of one year of experience in maintenance, construction, or a similar position is desirable.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions

Ability to perform heavy manual labor including lifting and carrying heavy objects for short distances weighing up to 90 pounds, perform pulling, pushing, twisting and bending needed for assisting in building/facility operation and maintenance, and water/wastewater delivery system operation and maintenance; work outdoors in adverse weather; perform pick and shovel work in digging, widening and backfilling; assist in the cleaning of sewers which includes working in raw sewage.

Ability to stand and walk for considerable periods of time; twist the upper body; perform moderate amounts of crouching, stooping and squatting. Ability to climb ladders and to climb into confined spaces; to work weekends and evenings as necessary, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Sufficient vision, hearing and stamina to perform the above job duties, and use of proper safety and hearing equipment when using noisy and dangerous equipment.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave: In accordance with the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (effective January 1, 2024), employees accrue one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Accrued sick leave may be used after 90 days of employment. Employees may use up to 40 hours of paid sick leave during a one-year period. Unused sick leave has no cash value.

Vacation: Part-time casual employees who work 30 or more days within one year of their hire date accrue vacation at the rate of one (1) hour for every 52 hours worked, up to a maximum of 16 hours per year. Employees may not accrue more than two years' worth of vacation at any one time.

Additional Information: No other benefits are provided. This is an at-will, casual position and is not part of the City's Civil Service System. Work hours are based on operational needs, there is no guarantee of hours, and employment may end at any time.

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS
This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time. Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.

Unless otherwise specified, all correspondence regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address provided on your application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed based on relevant experience, training, and other job-related qualifications. Candidates whose qualifications best match the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a department interview.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.
PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT
Candidates will be required to:

• pass a fingerprint check submitted to the Department of Justice
• comply with The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire
• provide an official DMV driving record

Candidates must have an acceptable driving record defined as follows:

In the last FIVE years:
No more than 3 moving violations
No outstanding warrants for failure to appear

In the last SEVEN years:
No convictions for reckless driving
No convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Applicants with six or more points over the previous three years on his/her driving record will be considered to have an unacceptable driving record and will be disqualified from this recruitment process.

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The City of Burlingame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Burlingame reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

Closing Date/Time: Until filled or until 100 applicants

Salary:

$34.31-$41.58 Hourly