Crew Member - Public Works

Role summary

Crew Member - Public Works is a role at Institute for Building Technology and Safety in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-13. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Crew Member - Public Works

Company

Institute for Building Technology and Safety

Location

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Trades & Construction

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-13

Job description

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor and maintenance work and safely operates a variety of vehicles, tools and equipment required to maintain the general appearance of the City and to assist with the removal of trash and debris and/or the maintenance, replacement and repair of streets, sidewalks, medians, parkways, traffic signals and signage; and performs related work. This position reports to the Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Director. This position will require overtime, weekend work, and emergency response during severe weather or infrastructure failures.

Responsibilities:

Positions in this classification are characterized by an intermediate structure where work activities change considerably from day to day, or even hour to hour, but usually within some reasonable or expected bounds. Contacts are regularly made both inside and outside the organization at all organizational levels, and require considerable tact, discretion, and persuasion to obtain willing action and consent.

Loads and unloads supplies, tools and equipment

Picks up asphalt from asphalt plant

Breaks up, picks up and dumps asphalt, dirt and debris

Prepares area for asphalt; oils area using a compressor; dumps, spreads and rakes asphalt; seals, caps and cleans area

Provides traffic control, setting up and removing signage, cones and barricades as appropriate to the job site

Weeds, cultivates, plants, fertilizes, and irrigates landscaped medians and parkways

Safely uses power equipment and hand tools to mow, aerate and edge lawn areas

Prunes and trims trees, shrubs and hedges; stakes trees as necessary

Rakes, sweeps and vacuums leaves and lawn clippings; clears debris from work area

Care and maintenance of plants, trees, grasses, flowers and shrubs

Loads and unloads supplies, tools and equipment

Picks up concrete, as needed

Breaks up, picks up and dumps concrete, dirt and roots

Removes forms and cleans work site

Repair storm drains

Dig ditches and clean out culverts

Pothole Patching

Performs maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, lighting, concrete, storm drains; perform maintenance and repair of storm drains and related equipment

Safely operates a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction

Performs maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, lighting, concrete, storm drains; perform maintenance and repair of storm drains and related equipment

Keeps records and logs

Required Abilities

Perform heavy manual labor

Work independently

Follow written and oral directions

Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment and tools and related materials

Performs other duties as assigned as appropriate for this role.

Qualifications

Must possess regular driver’s license. CDL Class B license not required.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.

Must be available to work overtime and/or in emergency situations that may fall outside of normal business hours.

Must be able to work in the work environment and conditions described below.

Key Skills/Competencies for this position

Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of public works equipment and tools safely and effectively.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe “how” you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

Strong Work Ethic

Teachable/Continuous Learner

Reliable/Dependable

Collaborative/Team Contributor

Physical Demands

On a daily basis, the essential duties of this classification require the ability to

climb ladders

stoop, kneel, crawl and crouch, to reach, to stand for long periods of time and to sit for extended periods while operating vehicles and equipment

walk; to lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; to use finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment

verbally exchange ideas and information; to hear to receive verbal detailed information and instruction

see at arms length to twenty feet with a good field of vision and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color

maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces, and

The repetitive use of feet and hands to operate vehicles and/or equipment; to feel attributes of objects by touch

Work Environment:

Dependent upon assignment, essential duties of this classification are performed primarily in a field environment in various weather conditions. Work is performed on a daily basis in an atmosphere of constant noise; around moving objects and vehicles; around machinery with moving parts; on ladders and scaffolding; and occasionally below ground. Incumbents are frequently subject to vibration, exposed to smoke, fumes, gas, dust, grease, oil, pesticides chemicals, treated water, and untreated sewage and may occasionally work in confined spaces, perform duties with hands in water and may be exposed to electrical energy.

Company Overview

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.

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