Job Description
Join Kansas City's premier public works team and become a vital part of our community's infrastructure backbone. We're seeking dedicated laborers to maintain and enhance the city's roads, parks, and utilities while upholding the highest standards of safety and service. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the satisfaction of building a better city with your own hands.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy machinery including excavators, loaders, and street sweepers
- Perform manual labor tasks like digging, trenching, and material handling
- Assist in road repair, sidewalk installation, and storm drain maintenance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety protocols and city regulations
- Participate in snow removal and emergency response operations
- Maintain equipment through daily inspections and basic maintenance
- Document work activities and complete daily progress reports
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid Missouri driver's license with clean record
- Minimum 1 year construction/public works experience preferred
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
- Basic knowledge of hand/power tools and equipment operation
- OSHA 10-hour construction certification preferred
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to work in all weather conditions
- Pass pre-employment physical and background check