Laborer (Part-Time) - City of Arcadia, CA : Job Details

Salary: $16.00 - $17.66 Hourly Location : CA 91066, CA Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 24-36 Department: Arcadia Public Works Services Department Opening Date: 10/17/2024 Closing Date: 12/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Description At the Arcadia Public Works Services Department, we have a passion for service to our community and a belief that our residents and customers are a priority. We believe that our value lies in what we give and our employees are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to sustaining, and reinforcing Arcadia's infrastructure, facilities, greenspaces, and water services. We are committed to excellent, proactive customer service, connecting with our community, finding creative solutions, and innovative thinking. Our team is made of passionate individuals who are committed to enhancing the quality of life in Arcadia. The City of Arcadia are seeking skilled and experienced laborers with experience in Public Works maintenance, repair and construction, and operating equipment. The ideal candidate will gain valuable experience in performing street or water system maintenance in a municipal government and work a flexible schedule while providing the highest quality municipal services in an effective, creative and fiscally responsible manner. RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Apply Online - Submit a detailed, thorough application. Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%) - Candidates who successfully pass the applications screening process and meet or exceed the minimum qualifications are invited to participate in the oral interview panel and are required to pass it with a score of 70% or above in order to successfully be assigned to an eligibility list. DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform semi-skilled labor in construction, maintenance, and related service activities in the streets and alleys, drainage, and water utility activities. Examples of DutiesSUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises no supervision. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Install, repair, and remove blockages from water, sewer, and storm drain lines and mains. Repair storm drains, catch basins, and storm drain pipes. Read and interpret maps of underground water and sewer systems. Spread asphalt in patching and repairing streets. Use concrete cutting and breaking equipment; operate a jackhammer; pour and assist in finishing concrete; construct concrete forms; perform rough carpentry work. Clean ditches, alleys, streets, culverts, and storm drains. Resurface and slurry seal streets and alleys. Assist in grading, matching up, and other street maintenances duties. Inspect ditches, drainage areas, and roadside shoulders for noxious weeds; remove weeds. Operate jackhammers and other pneumatic and motorized equipment and manual tools. Install traffic cones and barricades as necessary. Perform work in emergency situations as required. Operate maintenance equipment and tools including dump trucks, power tools, sewer rodder, rollers, front loader, and compressors. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed. Perform grounds maintenance and manual landscaping tasks including mowing, weeding, and trimming of shrubs and bushes. Paint, remodel, clean, and improve interior and exterior surfaces of City facilities. Pack, unpack, and issue supplies and equipment. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment including the operational characteristics of light and moderately heavy motorized equipment. Operational characteristics of specialized public works maintenance and repair equipment. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in public works maintenance and repair work. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Safe driving principles and practices. Skill to: Learn to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner including pick up truck, dump truck, heavy and light tapping machines, jack hammer, portable and bench-mounted power tools, concrete saw, pipe locating equipment, leak location equipment, cement mixer, valve truck, and threading machine taps and dies. Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to: Perform public works maintenance and repair with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision. Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics. Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions. Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and tools. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Experience: One year of experience performing responsible public works maintenance, repair and construction and equipment operating work. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. License of Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C driver's license. Supplemental InformationSpecial Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 90 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Application: A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application. The Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year. Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process. Please Note: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in the selection process, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application. At-Will, No Benefits 01 Do you have one year of experience performing responsible public works maintenance, repair and construction and equipment operating work?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you possess a valid Class C California driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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