CITY LABORER

ELIGIBLE LIST: Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the examination will be placed on an eligible list. Hiring from this eligible list will take place beginning in spring of 2017. City Laborers are subject to seasonal layoffs.

IMPORTANT NOTE (see minimum requirements, below, for more details):

One of the following is required at time of application and throughout the hiring process:

• a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) (Class A or B) without Air Brakes restriction, OR
• a Commercial Driver Learner permit (CLP) without an Air Brakes restriction. This consists of two knowledge tests: 1) Class B/C-General Knowledge – 50 questions, and 2) Air Brakes – 25 questions.

Passing probation is contingent upon acquiring a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL)
(Class A or B) without Air Brakes restriction.

If you hold either a CDL or a Commercial Driver Learner permit and are excited about the chance to perform a variety of physically-challenging assignments outdoors in a team environment, this may be the opportunity for you!

Under supervision, City Laborers perform light to heavy manual work. Most City Laborers work for the Department of Public Works (DPW) in the following areas: Streets, Sewers, Electrical Services, Sanitation, Water, and Forestry; assignment to an area is based on the needs of the City.

• Perform manual labor to assist in the construction and maintenance of the City’s streets and bridges, sewers, and electrical infrastructure: dig trenches and break up and dislodge rocks, concrete, asphalt, and other hard material at work sites using small and large air hammers and hand tools such as picks, sledge hammers, and wrecking bars.
• Shovel gravel, asphalt, dirt, and other material into and out of trenches, holes, wheelbarrows, and trucks using shovels and rakes; dig around sewer mains and catch basins using shovels and picks.
• Remove sod to expose underground conduit and cable boxes; push and pull cable through underground conduit.
• Use power tampers, plate compactors, and vibratory rollers to level/compact soil or other material such as asphalt and gravel; use hand tampers to level sod.
• Use manhole hooks to lift and carry manhole covers weighing from 50 to 150 pounds; assist in placing precast manholes and catch basins.
• Climb into and out of sewer holes to perform sewer cleaning and repair.
• Mix mortar or cement by hand.
• Carry buckets weighing up to 50 pounds, and pull and drag hoses.
• Blow debris out of cracks and potholes using air compressors.
• Operate concrete cutting saws, pumps, and concrete mixers; manipulate concrete chutes to pour concrete.
• Distribute patching material into potholes and cracks.
• Flatten asphalt using power rollers.
• Perform general bridge maintenance, including cleaning drains on bridges and viaducts; install metal guard rails.
• Clean coagulation basins, filter beds, and tanks.
• Clean construction sites of materials, equipment, and debris.
• Place traffic control devices, such as cones, barricades, trench plates, and excavation protection for work crew and public safety.
• Load and unload trucks; sort, move, and stack materials.
• Perform manual labor and other tasks in response to various emergencies.
• Perform custodial work at various work sites, including sweeping and cleaning.
• Drive City vehicles between work sites; operate forklift trucks and skid loaders.
• Assist Sanitation workers by collecting solid waste, recyclables, furniture, brush, and appliances, and loading them onto a garbage truck; operate the hydraulic controls of the garbage truck.
• Perform light maintenance at various work sites such as water treatment plants: for example, replace light fixtures and make minor repairs.
• Serve as a water utility investigator helper: inspect water hydrants by making visual checks, and flush water hydrants.
• Serve as a mason helper, an electrician helper, a carpenter helper, or a painter helper as needed.
• Perform general clean-up of boulevards and green areas by operating power push and riding mowers, string trimmers, and leaf blowers, as well as by operating various hand tools.
• Remove brush, grass, and weeds; remove sod to build new flower beds.
• Plant trees, grass, shrubs, and flowers; lay sod; maintain planting beds by weeding and mulching.
• Participate in the City’s snow and ice removal program: drive trucks and operate snow blowers to remove snow and ice from streets; remove snow using shovels; and spread sand or salt on icy streets and sidewalks.
• Follow City and departmental work rules and safety instructions.
• Perform all work safely, in accordance with departmental policies, municipal and state laws, and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Attend departmental meetings and training programs, such as safety and policy briefings.
• Complete required paperwork such as work logs and timecards.
• Use basic mathematics to calculate amounts of materials needed for various tasks and mix proper proportions of materials.
• Interact with citizens in a polite manner.

City Laborers must be willing to do the following:

1. Work outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow).
2. Tolerate poor environmental conditions indoors and out (e.g., noise, vibration, dirt, pollen, and sewer gases).
3. Work in confined space settings (training provided).
4. Work beyond assigned shifts to respond to various emergencies. Snow and ice operations and other emergencies may require City Laborers to work at any time during the day or night, 24/7.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1.  At least 18 years of age at time of application.

2.  One of the following is required at time of application and throughout the hiring process:

• a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) (Class A or B) without Air Brakes restriction, OR
• a Commercial Driver Learner permit (CLP) without an Air Brakes restriction. This consists of two knowledge tests: 1) Class B/C-General Knowledge – 50 questions, and 2) Air Brakes – 25 questions. 

Passing probation is contingent upon acquiring a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) (Class A or B) without Air Brakes restriction.

3.  A good driving record at time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment.

NOTES:

• Information about how to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) or Commercial Driver Learner permit (CLP) can be found by visiting the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles website: http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/com-drv-vehs/cdl-how-aply/cdloverview.aspx, or by calling 608.264.7447.
• A copy of your CDL license or CLP permit must be submitted by the application deadline to be considered for this position. Copies can be uploaded and attached to the application online; sent via email to staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov; faxed to 414.286.0800; or submitted in person to the City of Milwaukee Department of Employee Relations, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Not submitting a copy of the CDL license or CLP permit by the application deadline will result in the application being rejected.
• By law, persons in these positions are required to pass pre-employment drug tests and are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment. Candidates must sign a release authorizing the City to receive the results of any drug and alcohol tests conducted by previous employers during the past two years if those tests were required by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

• Ability to read and understand documents, such as work rules, policies, and operating manuals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to hear directions given in a noisy, distracting environment.
• Ability to see clearly both near and far.
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork, for example work logs and time cards.
• Ability to read and interpret street maps.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
• Ability and strength to properly lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds alone or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Stamina to perform strenuous physical work continuously for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding; to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and to push and pull objects.
• Ability to learn about the materials, methods, and tools used in the construction and repair of structures, including streets, bridges, and sewers.
• Ability to safely use various hand tools, such as sledge hammers, picks, wrecking bars, and hand tampers.
• Ability to properly and safely use power tools, such as air compressors, small and large air hammers, concrete cutting saws, and leaf blowers.
• Ability to properly and safely operate motorized and pneumatic equipment, such as pumps, concrete mixers, power tampers, plate compactors, and vibratory rollers.
• Skill in raking, luting, and shoveling gravel, asphalt, dirt, and other construction materials.
• Skill in safely maneuvering a wheelbarrow filled with dirt, concrete, or asphalt.
• Ability to drive a car and to learn to drive trucks and heavy equipment, such as forklift trucks, skid loaders, and snow plows.
• Ability to safely shovel snow and operate snow blowers.
• Ability to perform general maintenance of green areas and boulevards and safely operate power push and riding mowers.
• Ability to make minor repairs under supervision.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks like replacing light fixtures.
• Ability to use brooms, mops, commercial vacuum cleaners, and floor polishers.
• Ability to exercise care and good judgment regarding safety at all times, abiding by safety-related policies, laws, and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Ability to monitor the work site vicinity, including pedestrian and vehicle traffic, to ensure the safety of the work crew and the general public.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and interact with the public courteously.

NOTE: City Laborers are eligible for health insurance through the City of Milwaukee at the “limited benefit employee” (LBE) rate. City Laborers are not eligible for dental benefits, life insurance, or long-term disability insurance until they have completed 2,080 hours of work (approximately 2½ seasons of work).

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related; and selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job. The examination will be held as soon as practical after August 26, 2016 Extended through September 9, 2016. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after the stated deadline without prior notice, however, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met.

Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and location of the written examination. Candidates who pass the written test will be invited to the performance test. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the performance examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

NOTE: For current information regarding the status of the City of Milwaukee’s residency requirement, please visit the Department of Employee Relations’ Website: http://city.milwaukee.gov/DER#.V3U2aMtTGos. Please call 414.286.3751 if you have questions regarding your individual circumstances as part of the application and/or selection process.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting, www.jobaps.com/MIL. If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov. The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job posting revised 08.08.16 to clarify minimum requirements.