Laborer (Seasonal Worker)



Job Details

Laborer (Seasonal Worker)
Employer

City of Tacoma

Salary

$12.85 - $15.62 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

5001-17

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

02/22/2017

Position Description

The City of Tacoma is seeking highly motivated people devoted to public service to join our team in providing exceptional service to the citizens and rate payers of Tacoma. Laborers are generally hired on a temporary basis (3- 6 months on average) to perform heavy manual labor, and can work with different Departments at the City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities. This is a great opportunity to join the City of Tacoma and acquire valuable work experience.

If the below list of personal traits sounds like you, then you are just the type of person we are looking for to join our team as a temporary Laborer.

  • Excellent attendance
  • Enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather conditions
  • Great customer service
  • Enjoy working as part of a team
  • Enjoys physically demanding and variety of job tasks

Examples of job responsibilities:
  • Sweeps streets, gutters and alleys, loads dirt from streets into a truck; removes snow from sidewalks and stairs, and spreads sand or salt on icy streets
  • Cut grass and remove weeds on parking strips; rain gardens, ponds and ditches; rakes and loads grass and brush; mows lawns and cleans grounds; cuts trees and brush along rights-of-way; plants, waters and assists in care of shrubs, flowers and grass
  • Digs ditches, trenches, and post holes and loads dirt and construction materials
  • Pours concrete and fills pavement cracks with asphalt and shovels asphalt paving mix in repairs of streets
  • Uses a jackhammer to break asphalt or concrete; shovels broken material into a dump truck
  • Builds, repairs, cleans and maintains solid waste containers
  • Delivers and removes solid waste containers for customers
  • Picks up debris on and around the grounds and the buildings at the Recovery and Transfer Center
  • Uses a pressure washer
  • Uses manual and power tools
  • Performs traffic control for job sites
  • Performs light to medium manual labor and related duties as assigned.vfmkmM@mk.tocnj 
 
Job Responsibilities
Sweeps streets, gutters and alleys, loads dirt from streets into a truck; removes snow from sidewalks and stairs, and spreads sand or salt on icy streets
Cut grass and remove weeds on parking strips; rain gardens, ponds and ditches; rakes and loads grass and brush; mows lawns and cleans grounds; cuts trees and brush along rights-of-way; plants, waters and assists in care of shrubs, flowers and grass
Digs ditches, trenches, and post holes and loads dirt and construction materials
Pours concrete and fills pavement cracks with asphalt and shovels asphalt paving mix in repairs of streets
Uses a jackhammer to break asphalt or concrete; shovels broken material into a dump truck
Builds, repairs, cleans and maintains solid waste containers
Delivers and removes solid waste containers for customers
Picks up debris on and around the grounds and the buildings at the Recovery and Transfer Center
Uses a pressure washer
Uses manual and power tools
Performs traffic control for job sites
Performs light to medium manual labor and related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Outdoor and indoor environments;  subject to noise and fumes from equipment operation and adverse weather conditions.  Position requires heavy lifting, climbing, hoisting and pulling.

Candidates must successfully complete a physical ability test as a condition to hire. 

City of Tacoma Recruitment Information:
One of the primary goals of the City of Tacoma Equity and Empowerment Initiative is that the City of Tacoma workforce reflects the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and we welcome candidates with diverse and/or multicultural skill sets and personal experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work and play.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Some experience in performing heavy manual work; completion of the eighth grade; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Driver's License will be required at time of appointment and maintenance thereafter.

Knowledge & Skills

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions
SKILLS:
  • Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions
  • Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climate conditions
  • Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
  • Operate motor vehicles
  • Perform heavy manual labor

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Our City:
With a population over 200,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world.  Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts.  Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, our schools are exceptional and our housing is affordable. 

When you work for the City of Tacoma you'll enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible schedules with some job classifications, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny http://www.cityoftacoma.org/  and http://www.traveltacoma.com/

The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success.  This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Interested individuals must apply online and meet the minimum qualifications to progress in the referral process.

NOTE:  This is a Continuous Recruitment that will remain open for an indefinite period of time.   It is in the best 
interest of all candidates to ensure your application materials are submitted via our on-line process as soon as possible, as Hiring Managers from any City of Tacoma or Tacoma Public Utilities Department may select candidates for interview at any time. 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the referral list for interview and hiring consideration. Once on the list, candidates may be considered for temporary Laborer vacancies at the City of Tacoma for one year.  Candidates for this current recruitment will be merged with a prior Laborer Eligible List established July, 2016, and the Eligible List expiration date will be extended accordingly. Interviews may include a practical demonstration of skills and/or completion of a skills/knowledge assessment.

Per City of Tacoma Personnel Management Policy #170, the City of Tacoma is a drug-free work environment.  Appointment is subject to passing a background check and a pre-employment medical exam and drug screen and physical ability test.  This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Teamsters Local 117. An employee in this position will be required to join the union within 30 days of hire.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, call the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 before 5:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System.  Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

01
The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your application. Do not indicate "see resume" or copy unrelated content from your resume when answering these questions. Answer all information requested in each question. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your application. I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. Please check "Yes" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Have you completed the eighth grade?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have some experience performing heavy manual labor?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have a current valid driver's license, or the ability to obtain one by your date of hire if you are selected for a position?
  • Yes
  • No
05
This position REQUIRES a candidate to be physically able to do heavy lifting, climbing, hoisting and pulling. Candidates must be able to successfully complete a physical assessment test and medical examination in order to be eligible to be hired. The physical assessment test will include: 100 lb. squats, 50 lb. arm curl, 60 lb. bent-over rowing, grip strength, aerobic cycling assessment, shoveling, sweeping, sawing and tree trimming simulations. Check one box below to assess your ability to perform the required physical tasks and pass the physical assessment test for this position.
  • Not Capable
  • Capable
  • Highly Capable
06
Check the boxes for as many of the different types of employment you are willing to work.
  • Part-time temporary
  • Full-time temporary
  • Shift work, part-time temporary
  • Shift work, full-time temporary
  • Weekends, part-time temporary
  • Weekends, full-time temporary
  • None of the above
07
Check the boxes for as many of the different City Departments or Divisions where you have worked before.
  • Public Works Department
  • Sewer Division
  • Solid Waste Division
  • Environmental Services Department
  • Tacoma Public Utilities
  • None of the above
08
Check the boxes for all of the below listed job skills that you have work experience.
  • Sweeping streets, gutters, alleys
  • Loading dirt from streets into a truck
  • Removing snow from sidewalks and stairs by hand.
  • Spreading sand or salt on icy streets.
  • Cut grass and weeds on parking strips.
  • Rake and load grass and brush.
  • Mow lawns and clean grounds.
  • Plant, water and assist in care of shrubs, flowers and grass.
  • Dig ditches, trenches and post holes.
  • Load dirt and construction materials.
  • Pour concrete and fill pavement cracks with asphalt.
  • Shovel asphalt paving mix in repair of streets.
  • Use jackhammer to break asphalt or concrete.
  • Shovel broken street material into a dump truck.
  • Build, repair, clean and maintain solid waste containers.
  • Deliver and remove solid waste containers for customers.
  • Pick up debris on and around the grounds and buildings at the Recovery and Transfer Center.
  • Cuts trees and brush along transmission lines.
  • Spread stone chips on streets.
  • Assist in repairing leaks in water mains.
  • Digging and backfilling ditches.
  • Assist in caulking joints, making gaskets and cutting iron pipe.
  • Remove graffiti from solid waste containers and paint if necessary.
  • Deliver and remove solid waste containers.
  • Clean up hydraulic oil and automotive fluids from damaged vehicles and/or equipment.
  • Perform solid waste container audits.
  • Pick up debris on or around grounds and landscaping.
  • Clean reservoirs.
  • Use power tools.
  • Use manual tools.
  • Use a presser washer.
09
Please list any certifications you may have, such as: forklift operator, traffic control (flagger), etc. If you do not have any, please respond with N/A.
10
Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
  • Job Interest Card notification
  • Internet search
  • Professional organization
  • Community organization
  • Military organization
  • Union job posting
  • City of Tacoma employee
  • Online job board posting
  • Word of mouth
  • Other
11
Were you referred from any of the following organizations? Check all that apply.
  • Metropolitan Development Council (MDC)
  • WorkForce Central
  • Tacoma Urban League
  • Youth Building Tacoma
  • Tacoma Goodwill Industries
  • Central Latino
  • Tacoma Community House
  • Washington Youth Academy
  • Ministerial Alliance
  • The Black Collective
  • Associated General Contractors
  • Bates Technical College
  • Clover Park Technical College
  • Pierce College
  • Tacoma Public Schools
  • N/A
12
Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.

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Employer
City of Tacoma
Address
Human Resources Department
747 Market Street
Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764
Phone
253-591-5400

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