City of Tacoma
Laborer (Seasonal Worker)
$12.85 - $15.62 Hourly
Tacoma, WA
Classified
5001-17
Public Works
02/22/2017
$12.85 - $15.62 Hourly
Tacoma, WA
Classified
5001-17
Public Works
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
- 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.
- Employer
- City of Tacoma
- Phone
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253-591-5400
- Website
- http://www.cityoftacoma.org
- Address
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Human Resources Department
747 Market Street
Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764
- Employer
- City of Tacoma
- Phone
- 253-591-5400
- Website
- http://www.cityoftacoma.org
- Address
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Human Resources Department
747 Market Street
Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764
- Laborer (Seasonal Worker) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- 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.
- * QUESTION 2
- Have you completed the eighth grade?
- * QUESTION 3
- Do you have some experience performing heavy manual labor?
- * QUESTION 4
- 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?
- * QUESTION 5
- 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.
- * QUESTION 6
- Check the boxes for as many of the different types of employment you are willing to work.
- * QUESTION 7
- Check the boxes for as many of the different City Departments or Divisions where you have worked before.
- * QUESTION 8
- Check the boxes for all of the below listed job skills that you have work experience.
- * QUESTION 9
- 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.
- * QUESTION 10
- Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
- * QUESTION 11
- Were you referred from any of the following organizations? Check all that apply.
- * QUESTION 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.
- * Required Question