Trades Helper



Job Details

Trades Helper
Employer

City of Dallas

Salary

$22,746.00 - $43,137.00 Annually

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

50007-00-AS

Department1

Multiple Departments

Opening Date

03/12/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Purpose

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. 

For information related to Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Work, and Working Conditions & Hazards of this position, click here.  Locate and click on the position title to view the job classification specification.

For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.

Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed.  A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.

Vacancies currently available in the following departments: Equipment & Building Services, Park & Recreation

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Six (6) months of experience in general building/plant maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, minor automotive repair and/or construction trades.

LICENSES:

  • Valid driver's license with good driving record.
  • Some positions require a valid Texas Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) prior to completion of probation.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Subject to evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Subject to inclement weather conditions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • Ability to bend, kneel, and carry objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Park and Recreation: Knowledge of and experience in pools/fountains or concrete construction is preferred.

Aviation: Must pass Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.

Equipment and Building Services-Fleet Services: Experience in an auto shop environment or in the repair/maintenance of light/heavy automotive equipment preferred.

To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas click here.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked about your education, work history and/or current certifications and licenses. Answers given in this supplemental questionnaire must be able to be verified with the information provided in the Education, Work History and/or Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.
As of MAY 3, 2015: Information submitted on attached documents (resumes, cover letters, etc.) WILL NOT be used to determine eligibility for this position.

If you have NOT completed the application requirements, please return to the application and complete the appropriate section(s) before submitting. (added 11/13/15)
  • I have read and understand the above statement
02
Please select the choice below which represents your highest level of education completed.
  • Eighth (8th) grade or below
  • Ninth (9th) grade
  • Tenth (10th) grade
  • Eleventh (11th) grade
  • Twelfth (12th) grade, but did not receive a diploma or GED
  • High school diploma or GED
  • High school diploma/GED and some college
  • Associate's degree or higher
  • None of the above
03
What is your level of experience in general building/plant maintenance, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, minor automotive repair and/or construction trades?
  • None
  • Less than six months
  • Six months to less than one year
  • One year to less than two years
  • Two years or more
04
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have a valid Texas Class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL)?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Are you available to work evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Select the masonry areas in which you have experience (check all that apply):
  • Dry Set Masonry
  • Solid Masonry
  • Stone Masonry
  • Veneer Masonry
  • Retaining Walls
  • Paving
  • Other
  • None of the above
08
What is your knowledge level of concrete construction requirements?
  • None
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
09
Select the construction areas in which you have experience (check all that apply):
  • General Construction
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Carpentry
  • HVAC Mechanical
  • Pools and Fountains
  • None of the Above
10
Select the automotive/mechanical areas in which you have experience (check all that apply):
  • Changing Tires
  • Preventative Auto Maintenance
  • General Auto Repair
  • General Automotive Equipment Repair
  • Welding
  • None of the Above
11
What is your level of experience in automotive repair and/or maintenance?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three
  • Three or more years

* Required Question

Employer
City of Dallas
Address
1500 Marilla Street
1CS or 6AN
Dallas, Texas, 75201
Phone
(214) 670-5915
(214) 670-5915

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