JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

CITY OF MUNCIE                                                  Position No.:

                                                                                    Last Review:  2/12/2003

                                                                                    Effective Date:  7/13/92

                                                                                    Last Revision:   3/5/2025

                                                                                    FLSA:  Exempt         Non-Exempt    X 

                                                                                    Union Eligible:  Yes    X    No        

 

Position Title:  Laborer

Department(s):  Public Works

Reports to (Title):  City Engineer

Rate: $15.00 per hour

 

 

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

Incumbent performs various tasks consisting of primarily manual labor and operation of small equipment for roadway maintenance tasks under the general supervision of the City Engineer and the direct supervision of the assigned foreman.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Performs various tasks not limited to loading, unloading, mowing, weeding, brush cutting and clearning.

2.         Performs labor related to asphalt repair and construction, including crack sealing, patching, sawing, shoveling/luting etc.

3.         Performs labor related to concrete repair and construction including construction of forms, finishing, pouring, and sealing.

4.         Operates various types of equipment related to installing traffic signs and signals.

5.         Operates city vehicles and equipment that do not require commercial driver’s license

 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Cleans and performs maintenance on assigned equipment

2.         Performs other duties as assigned.

3.         Employee is on-call and required to respond to emergency situations.

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent performs duties out of doors, and is required to work in varying weather conditions.  Incumbent is exposed to moderate amounts of dirt, dust, noise, and this necessitates constant awareness of appropriate safety precautions to ensure against injury.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

1.         Some knowledge of semiskilled maintenance and manual tasks.  (M,P)

2.         Ability to understand and follow oral and written direction.  (M,P)

3.         Ability to lifts weights up to 100 pounds.  (P)

4.         Must possess the appropriate driver’s license.  (M,P)

5.         Ability to safely utilize power tools and related road maintenance equipment (M,P)

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Must possess experience and knowledge to perform basic cleaning and maintenance and have ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

 

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but may exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.

Interested applicants can apply here:

City of Muncie Employment Application

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer