Construction Worker II

Job Title

Multiple Vacancies

Job Description

Under regular supervision, performs various manual maintenance duties required in support of the department. Reports to the Foreman.

Duties and Responsibilities

Construction Worker II's perform a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor. Duties may include the following: Performs asphalt duties such as raking asphalt, laying down cold mix, leveling roads with sand, etc. Performs parkway duties such as weed eating ditches and right-of-ways, cutting grass, removing trees and limbs, etc. Performs drainage duties such as assisting Operators, removing manhole covers, washing drain lines, adding water to machine, etc. Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as verbal instructions. Prepares and/or processes various records and report such as verbal instructions. Refers to maps / directions, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, etc. Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as riding mower, etc. Uses a variety of tools such as weed eater, scale, rake, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as asphalt, replacement parts, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Foreman, coworkers, and the general public. Performs other related duties as required. Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires construction operation experience involving cement finishing duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a valid Class E Louisiana driver's license. NOTE: ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A CURRENT, VALID LOUISIANA DRIVER'S LICENSE. SOME POSITION MAY REQUIRE HIGHER CLASS LICENSES (CLASSES A, B, C, OR D) DUE TO THE VEHICLE(S) DRIVEN. SUCH VACANCIES WILL BE FILLED SELECTIVELY BASED ON THE LICENSE EACH CANDIDATE POSSESSES AND THE DRIVING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PARTICULAR POSITION. NON-COMPETITIVE - ALL WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL HAVE THEIR DETAILS FORWARDED TO THIS OR OTHER OCCURING VACANCIES (SIX MONTH DURATION).

Benefits

HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY). LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment. RETIREMENT SYSTEM: The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan. HOLIDAYS: Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor. ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE: Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service. WORKING TEST PERIOD: Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended. EAP: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential. Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.