Construction Laborer

Department: Public Works Department Organizational Unit: Roadway and Bridge Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Open Until Filled. $19.64 to $21.60 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Melbourne/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled crafts and trades work operating moderately complex automotive vehicles or equipment and performing routine automotive service and maintenance. REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) years of experience operating moderately complex automotive vehicles used for asphalt (pothole) patching; OR two (2) years of experience as a Brevard County Automotive Equipment Operator II. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Experience operating a single axle Freightliner Pro-Patch asphalt patch truck, used to repair potholes and utility cuts on County-maintained roadways is preferred. Experience in repairing asphalt and knowledge of traffic control and safety is preferred. Experience with a work management system, including tasks like opening and closing work orders and uploading photo documentation is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. This job involves heavy physical work and requires exposure to construction debris, moving machinery, traffic, extreme weather conditions, hot asphalt and tack, noise, dirt, and dust. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, or any natural or man-made disaster threatening the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST (With or without reasonable accommodations) PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS The employee must be able to: LIFT:50 lbs. or more CARRY:50 lbs. or more PUSH:50 lbs. or more PULL:50 lbs. or more In an eight hour day, the employee may have to: STAND:1 - 3 hours WALK:1 - 3 hours SIT:5 - 8 hours DRIVE:5 - 8 hours The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Climb; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes Other necessary physical activities/traits Must be able to lift sandbags weighing 75 pounds and lift concrete bags weighing 95 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee: At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work outside; Works Closely with Others Other working conditions: N/A