LABORER - SEASONAL

Position is open until filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs a variety of moderate to heavy unskilled diversified tasks related to the general maintenance of streets, sidewalks, parks, cemeteries, public grounds, and facilities. Is responsible to the crew leader, foreman, or other authorized personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBI LITIES

Will periodically be assigned to some of the following tasks depending upon the workload and coverage needed. Cleans gutters and sweeps sidewalks and streets. Cleans and maintains catch basins, traps, and pipelines. Shovels, piles, loads, unloads, and spreads concrete, sand, stone, debris, snow and ice. Clears snow and ice from, and sands walks and steps of public buildings. Rides as the driver assistant for plowing and sanding operations. Performs minor bituminous patching and paving. Washes cars and trucks. Sweeps garage, shop or public buildings. Handles trash and refuse. Waters lawns and plants. Cuts grass by hand or with power equipment including, but not limited to, mower, weed whacker, blower. Trims shrubs and small trees by hand or with power equipment. Acts as grounds man on tree work. Weeds, rakes, spades and helps lay out gardens, lawns, courts, and fields. May dig ditches for storm drains. Removes leaves from streets and sidewalks. Must work on snow removal or emergency operations as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

Performs other related duties as directed.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must understand and have the ability to use common laboring tools and have some practical knowledge in properly caring for grounds and gardens. Largely repetitive work with some variation in material and procedures. Must have the ability to understand verbal and/or written instructions and follow them as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required and valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, reel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to read and comprehend basic instructions and write routine reports. The position requires the ability to effectively present information in one on-one situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. Employees are required to work long hours in adverse weather during snowstorms. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Important Information

In order to be consideredapplicants must demonstrate on their application that they meet the minimum qualificationsas stated in the job announcement.


AN EQUALOPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Disclaimer

Theduties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types ofwork that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties doesnot exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logicalassignment to the position. The job description does not constitute anemployment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to changeby the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the jobchange.

Exempt : No

Type : Seasonal

Department : Public Works

Location : DEFAULT