Laborer - Concrete Experience Preferred

Title: Laborer - Concrete Experience Preferred

Status: Full-time benefited role

Department: DPW Streets

Hourly Wage Range: $22.15 - $29.80

Description

If you take pride in a job well done, are a self-starter who enjoys working outdoors, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with high standards, this may be the position for you. The City of Fishers Department of Public Works is seeking a full-time Street Laborer with a focus on concrete infrastructure. Candidates with experience in concrete construction, including sidewalks, curbs, curb ramps, and pavement repairs, are encouraged to apply.

While concrete experience is preferred, the city provides training for the right candidate. As a member of the Street Maintenance Division, you will be part of a team responsible for maintaining more than 1,700 lane miles of roadway, hundreds of acres of right-of-way, and supporting snow and ice operations throughout the City of Fishers and HSE school parking lots.

In addition to maintaining critical transportation infrastructure, Street Maintenance supports approximately 100 community events each year and utilizes innovative maintenance techniques and modern equipment to deliver exceptional service to residents. Fishers Department of Public Works is the only municipal public works department in Indiana accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA), demonstrating a commitment to nationally recognized best management practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The City of Fishers provides extensive on-the-job training, paid CDL training, opportunities for professional development, and a modern fleet of equipment.

Examples of Duties

Constructs, repairs, and replaces sidewalks, curbs, curb ramps, concrete pavement, and other public infrastructure.

Performs concrete finishing, forming, saw cutting, and related construction activities.

Patches and maintains asphalt roadways.

Operates concrete, paving, and other heavy equipment including dump trucks, loaders, skid steers, rollers, and other specialized public works equipment.

Assists with asphalt paving operations and roadway maintenance.

Performs traffic control and work zone setup in accordance with safety standards.

Repairs and replaces street signs and roadway appurtenances.

Performs pavement markings and striping.

Performs mowing and right-of-way landscape maintenance.

Participates in snow and ice operations, including plowing, salting, and emergency response.

Assists with community events and emergency response activities.

Cleans, inspects, and performs routine maintenance on equipment and shop facilities.

Uses smartphones, tablets, and computerized asset management software to receive assignments, document work, and complete electronic work orders.

Coordinates daily work assignments with Senior Laborers and Foremen.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent;

Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured to operate City vehicles. This includes a minimum of 3 years of driving experience not including learner's permit time and a motor vehicle report review;

Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of employment (training provided by the City of Fishers);

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds;

Ability to climb ladders and maintain balance;

Ability to work safely around traffic, heavy equipment, and construction activities;

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and the public;

Ability to prioritize work and perform multiple assignments in changing weather conditions;

Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as emergency call-outs due to weather events or operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in concrete construction, including sidewalks, curbs, curb ramps, concrete pavement, or similar municipal infrastructure;

Experience with concrete finishing, forming, grading, or flatwork;

Experience operating construction equipment such as skid steers, loaders, excavators, rollers, or paving equipment;

Experience working in roadway construction or municipal public works is preferred but not required.