at City of Peoria in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Salary
$2,644.00 Biweekly
Location
Peoria, IL
Job Type
Temporary Part-Time
Department
Public Works Department
Job Number
2023-08
Description
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS / STREETS, SEWERS & URBAN FORESTRY DIVISION
LOCATION: 3505 DRIES LANE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS
HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - WEATHER PERMITTING
This is manual labor work requiring considerable physical strength and endurance.
Examples of Duties
Knowledge of common practices, methods and materials used in maintenance and construction work. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; use hand and mechanical tools and equipment, such as jackhammers and concrete saws, and to develop skill in operation to which assigned; coordinate hand and eye movements to complete assignments/projects; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City employees; understand and follow oral and written instructions; operate trucks requiring CDL licensing; operate/learn to operate heavy equipment in the maintenance of streets, alleys, and sewers and standard practices. Ability to use sound judgement in estimating time, materials, viscosity, and traffic conditions; to interpret blueprints and layouts; to properly and safely mix highly toxic chemical thinners; to perform duties under hazardous conditions in heavy traffic; to supervise semi-skilled and unskilled workers; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other City employees. Skill in the preparation, use, cleaning and maintaining machines and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED, must possess a valid class CDL-B permit within fourteen (14) calendar days of hire and shall obtain a valid CDL-B within ninety (90) calendar days of hire. Ability to read and write and some experience in semi-skilled construction work. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.
Supplemental Information
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accomodation. Streets, some exposure to extreme cold, extreme heat, temperature fluctuations, constant and extreme noise, working outdoors, low humidity, high humidity, vibration, slippery surfaces, working around moving objects, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, safety hazards (excavations), fumes, irritating odors, dust/pollen, allergenic hazards, need to wear protective clothing or equipment, cramped and enclosed spaces, poor lighting and ventilation.
*Please notify the Human Resources Department if accommodations are required to participate in the selection process.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
