General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Seasonal Worker performs general labor, maintenance, landscaping, and construction-related duties across various departments and work sites. The position works under direct supervision and may assist maintenance, electrical, mechanical, and sewer operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut and remove grass, weeds, and vegetation around ditches and drainage channels.
• Clean and clear basins, ditches, drainage channels, and floodwall levees.
• Assist with cleanup following sanitary sewer overflows and rain events.
• Maintain designated sections of the Louisville Loop and levee areas.
• Operate weed trimmers, lawn mowers, small hand tools, and other equipment.
• Remove debris from work areas, drainage channels, ditches, and levees.
• Perform painting and other general labor duties.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of sewer cleaning and flushing equipment.
• Assist with repair and replacement of property service connections, main sewers, manholes, and catch basins.
• Assist electrical and mechanical personnel with various projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully pass the CAPS test .
• Must demonstrate safe work habits.
• Must have a reliable means of communication during off-duty hours.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to perform physically demanding general labor for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, climb, crawl, push, pull, and reach.
• Ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined areas.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

• Primarily performed at construction and outdoor work sites.
• May involve wet or damp areas, ditches, drainage channels, sewer-related areas, and uneven terrain.
• May involve exposure to dust, grass, weeds, insects, gases, oils, solvents, gasoline, and pesticides.
• Work may involve loud equipment and machinery.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.