Job Description
Join Jacksonville's award-winning Public Works team and help shape our city's infrastructure! We're urgently seeking motivated Laborers to support critical municipal projects across Duval County. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities while working in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and community impact. No experience? No problem—we provide paid training and certifications!
Responsibilities
- Perform manual labor including excavation, grading, and paving operations
- Operate heavy machinery (backhoes, dump trucks) with proper safety protocols
- Maintain city roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems
- Assist in stormwater management and erosion control projects
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and minor maintenance
- Adhere to OSHA standards and city safety regulations
- Collaborate with engineering teams on infrastructure improvements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Florida driver's license with clean record
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in extreme weather conditions
- Basic knowledge of construction tools and equipment
- Pass pre-employment physical and drug screening
- OSHA 10-hour construction certification preferred
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends
- Residency in Duval County within 6 months of hire