Laborer

View phone number on click.appcast.io Job DescriptionLABORERDepartment: Public WorksUnion/FLSA Status: AFSCME/non-exemptEmployment Status: Full timeReports To: Jon Montgomery, Director of Public WorksSUMMA RYThe Laborer position performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work associated with the maintenance and repair of municipal streets, lands, grounds and buildings, sewers and waterlines. This position reports to the Director of Public Works or designee. Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the potential for work call-outs after 3:00 p.m., weekends and holidays. Job DescriptionLABORER Performs other duties as required and requested.KNOW LEDGE, SKILLS A ND ABILIT IESKnowledge of best safety practices and procedures, department policies and procedures, road construction, maintenance and repair, water distribution systems and components, proper lifting techniques, sewer construction, sanitary and storm sewers and ditch installations, maintenance and repair.Must be skilled in snowplow operation, use or operation of light equipment, use of bench and/or hand tools, and use or operation of power tools.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form, communicate effectively via e-mail, and word documents, cooperate with co-workers on group projects, perform heavy manual labor, travel to and gain access to work site.EQUIPMENT OPERATEDThe following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Dump truck, front-end loader, tractor-mower, sewer vac, and other light motorized equipment, jackhammer, tamper, chain saw and other power tools and assorted hand tools.PHYSICA L DEMA NDS A ND W ORK CONDITIONS Ascends and/or descends ladder, stairs, and scaffolds. Works in confined spaces. Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases and/or poorly ventilated work areas. Is exposed to noisy conditions above 85 DB. Is exposed to possible injury form hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables or air contaminants. Is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions. Is exposed to possible injury as a result of working around moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines. Is exposed to possible injury from explosions. Is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places. May have contact with angry individuals. Has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions. Has exposure to hazardous driving conditions. Has exposure to shaking objects or surfaces. Lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls up to 100 pounds of weight. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor exertion levels, this is considered Heavy Work.Job Description Approval:October 15, 2024 Authorized Signature Date #J-18808-Ljbffr