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Posted: March 27, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Semi-Skilled Laborer - DPW

City of Indianapolis

Department of Public Works Operations

Fresh

Location

Salary

From $20.92

per hour

Closes

July 1, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance work for the city's public works department, such as repairing roads, fixing playgrounds, keeping grounds clean, and helping with snow removal during winter.

It's a team-based role where you'll use tools and equipment under supervision to keep the city running smoothly.

A good fit would be someone reliable and physically fit who enjoys outdoor labor and doesn't mind getting their hands dirty.

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to perform manual labor tasks, including lifting and carrying objects over 25 pounds
  • Valid Indiana Driver's License (preferred)
  • Assistance with asphalt patching, crack sealing, and concrete work
  • Support for playground equipment repair and grounds keeping
  • Participation in snow removal operations
  • Operation of small motorized equipment and cleaning of tools and equipment

Full Job Description

Position is responsible for providing general labor maintenance skills to the DPW Operations Maintenance Section.

Requirements

Provide general labor functions commonly associated with City municipal work assignments.
Assists with asphalt patching, crack sealing, concrete work, playground equipment repair, grounds keeping and other related duties.
Assists with snow removal functions
Cleans/washes equipment as needed
Operates small motorized equipment
Assists with the daily care and maintenance of tools and supplies
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. May be required to perform manual tasks that require lifting and carrying of objects in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds or more. A valid Indiana Driver's License is preferred.

Additional Information

Actions and decisions are controlled by standard operating policies of the Department and Division. Work assignments are conveyed via supervision or crew leader.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-indianapolis-5287590