Job Description
Join Omaha Municipal Services' elite Public Works Laborer program with comprehensive paid training! Launch your career in infrastructure maintenance while earning competitive wages. We provide hands-on instruction in heavy equipment operation, safety protocols, and municipal infrastructure management. No prior experience required – we invest in motivated individuals committed to building our community. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, union representation, and clear advancement pathways to supervisor roles. Transform your future while transforming Omaha's public spaces!
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain heavy machinery (excavators, graders, rollers)
- Perform road construction and repair under expert supervision
- Execute stormwater management system maintenance
- Conduct infrastructure inspections and reporting
- Adhere to OSHA and municipal safety standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
- Participate in emergency response deployments
- Maintain equipment logs and inventory records
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Valid driver's license (CDL preferred but not required)
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Pass pre-employment physical and drug screening
- No felony convictions (background check required)
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Commitment to completing 200-hour paid training program