Laborer

Laborer

Salary

$47,195.20 - $55,369.60 Annually

Location

Street Division, IN

Job Type

AFSCME Regular Full-time (40hrs/week; benefits)

Department

Street

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Typical Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

Position Reports to:

Street Superintendent, and/or Assistant Superintendent and/or Sidewalk Supervisor.

Supervises Staff:

No

• Description
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Description

Performs general labor to maintain City streets and to support various department projects.

Duties

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Primary

Maintains and repairs City streets and right-of-ways, using various types of equipment such as air compressor, chipper, shovels, chain saw, rakes and lutes.

Patches streets, sidewalks, curbs, inlets, and alleys using appropriate equipment and materials.

Operates dump truck, asphalt screed, concrete finisher, tractor, small sweeper and leafer to clean and maintain City streets and right-of-ways as assigned. Regularly checks trucks and equipment to ensure proper fluid levels and mechanical functions, prepares work orders for necessary repairs.

Removes debris such as leaves, sand, and snow from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, drains, and alleys.

Trims and clears trees, leaves, and brush from City streets and right-of-ways using chain saws, chippers, stump grinder and leafers.

Flags traffic at street construction sites.

May be called for emergency work at times other than the regular shift period.

Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

High school diploma; or equivalent (GED); or combination of education and experience that give the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B with air brakes) within probationary period. Current CDL-B or CDL-A holders, preferred.

Experience and skill in the operation of equipment and hand tools such as air compressor, chain saw, chippers, leafers, lutes, shovels, stump grinder and rakes preferred.

Knowledge of safety procedures for working around heavy equipment, and/or working around traffic.

Knowledge of and ability to operate trucks and related equipment. Experience operating asphalt screeds, concrete finishers, and related hand tools, preferred.

Basic knowledge of the mechanics of light equipment and ability to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

Difficulty of Work

Performs duties which require frequent bending and lifting, pushing and/or pulling of equipment and tools. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Incumbent is expected to remain standing and working for long periods of time with periodic breaks, and may be exposed to jolting, bumping and vibrations of equipment.

Performs majority of duties out-of-doors, in varying weather conditions, and is periodically exposed to excessive noise, dirt, dust, and vehicle and equipment fumes. Safety precautions must be used at all times to avoid injury to self and others.

Personal Work Relationships

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including co-workers, City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

• Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
• The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employees salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employees 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
• Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the Citys health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
• Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
• The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
• After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
• Employee Tuition reimbursment plan.*
• Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.*
• City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
• City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
• Conditions and restrictions apply.

All new hires to the City for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) positions will initially start out at Step 1 of the assigned pay grade for the assigned position. Then after a 120 day probation, pay will increase to a minimum of a Step 2 for that position, however based on the new hires skills, knowledge, abiliites, and experience the pay could be moved to a higher step.

01

High school diploma, GED or combination of education and experience that give the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B with air brakes) within the probationary period. Please select the option that applies to you:

• I currently possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B with air brakes) or a higher class CDL with the appropriate endorsements.
• I do not currently possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B with air brakes), but I am legally able to operate a motor vehicle and can obtain the required CDL-B with air brakes within the probationary period.
• I am not legally able to operate a motor vehicle and/or cannot obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL-B with air brakes) within the probationary period.

03

Describe any prior experience in the operation of hand tools such as air compressor, chain saw, chippers, leafers, lutes, shovels, stump grinder, rakes operating asphalt screeds, and concrete finishers. If you do not have any prior experience, type NA.

04

Describe any prior experience you have with the mechanics of light equipment, including performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Include the types of equipment you have worked on and examples of maintenance or repair tasks you have completed. If you do not have any prior experience, type "N/A."

Required Question

Employer City of Bloomington, Indiana

Address 401 North Morton Street

Bloomington, Indiana, 47404

Phone 812-349-3404

Website https://bloomington.in.gov/