Job Description
Join Fort Wayne's Public Works team and build the infrastructure that keeps our city thriving! We're seeking dedicated Laborers to perform essential outdoor maintenance, construction, and repair projects. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement while serving your community.
Why Work With Us?
- Stable government employment with pension plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Uniform and equipment provided
- Overtime opportunities
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery (excavators, dump trucks, graders)
- Perform road and sidewalk maintenance repairs
- Assist in sewer and storm drain infrastructure projects
- Conduct park and facility maintenance duties
- Execute snow and ice removal operations
- Follow OSHA safety protocols at all times
- Maintain accurate work documentation
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license with clean record
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
- Experience with construction equipment preferred
- OSHA 10-hour certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Pass background check and physical examination