Laborer

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE OPEN TO THE FIRST 275 APPLICANTS.  The posting will close once it has reached 275 applicants, therefore you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

The City of Berkeley is currently accepting applications for Laborer. Under immediate supervision, Laborers perform both routine and heavy, physical work in the construction, maintenance, repair and cleaning of streets, sewers, storm drains, transfer stations, and related structures; operate a variety of hand and power tools; and perform related work as assigned.

Typical duties of Laborers include:

• Breaks and removes pavements
• Excavates, shovels, hauls and loads soils, sand, gravel, cement, asphalt mixes and other materials, tools and equipment
• Excavates and shores trenches and manholes
• Makes rough grades for sewer trenches
• Cleans up work sites upon completion of job; wash vehicles and equipment
• Sweeps and shovels debris and litter, carries cans and heavy objects and loads trucks
• Assists in emptying loads at dump sites
• Directs traffic at work sites; places cones, barricades and warning devices to ensure safety of work sites
• Operates air compressor and pneumatic air tools, including spaders, tampers, jackhammers, breaking guns, steam cleaners and concrete saws; uses hand tools, including shovels, picks, brooms wheelbarrows, rakes and rollers
• Performs rough carpentry and pipefitting, lays and rakes, rolls and irons hot asphalt and oil spray 

Required Qualifications

Education
Equivalent to graduation from high school

AND

Experience
Six (6) months of work experience as a laborer in construction or maintenance work.

• Must obtain a class B California driver's license within 6 months of appointment, and have a satisfactory driving record
• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds and to perform sustained heavy physical labor
• Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions, to work underground in confined places and with exposure to unpleasant and potentially hazardous conditions
• Must be willing to work overtime and off hours shifts in emergency situations 

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: Techniques and materials used in the maintenance and repair of streets, gutters, sidewalks, sewers, storm drains, lift stations, and related facilities; operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the field; and safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.

Ability to: Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in the work; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Properly place cones, barricades and warning devices and direct traffic flow at job sites; Perform heavy physical labor; and exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.

Application Process

This recruitment is limited to 275 applicants.  The posting will close once that number has been reached.

Applicants must submit the following:1.  CITY OF BERKELEY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION2.  RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
All materials must be received in our office no later than the Monday, May 30 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
 The examination process will consist of:1. Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted.
2.  Written Exam - Applicants passing the written exam will be invited to participate in the Performance Exam.  The dates of the written exam is to be determined.3. Performance Exam - Those passing the written will be invited to participate in this exam.  The dates of the performance exam is to be determined.  
 Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring department(s) will use to conduct final selection interviews. Hiring Department(s) will contact applicants directly if selected to participate in their hiring/selection process.
 Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

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