Public Works Laborer (Part-Time)

Purpose:

Employee is responsible for maintenance and construction tasks of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature. This position is under the supervision of the Public Works Supervisor.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Perform a variety of landscaping, recreation and other park maintenance, including cutting grass, trimming bushes or trees, and raking leaves.

Clean restrooms located at recreation facilities and parks.

Ensure truck is properly loaded.

Inspect equipment for mechanical problems and make corrections.

Perform routine maintenance on light motorized equipment.

Remove debris from street rights-of-way and other Town property.

Perform a variety of building trade work, such as carpentry and painting.

Works to maintain town streets, drainage ways, and town properties; load and unload dirt or gravel; dig ditches; assist in laying concrete, brick, and block.

Work as a construction crew in road repair.

Inspect and maintain hand tools and equipment; inform supervisor of need for repair or replacement.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of departmental functions, procedures and garbage routes.

Knowledge of materials and equipment used in general maintenance and garbage collection.

Knowledge of occupational hazards, standards, and safety precautions.

Ability to carry out routine written and oral instructions.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended period under unfavorable climatic conditions.

Equipment:

Pickup truck, jackhammer, saws, rakes and other general construction maintenance equipment.

Educational Requirements:

Partial high school education and the ability to read, write, and speak a minimum amount of English to perform job.

Experience Required:

Less than 1 year.

Problem Solving Requirements:

Carry out routine tasks that require a sequence of steps usually performed in a standardized way.

Writing Skills Required:

Write standard documentation using established formats, or document work performed, actions taken or results by writing one or two brief sentences.

Speaking/Presentation Skills Required:

Answer questions with a brief response or provide standard information to citizens, visitors, callers, supervisors or other employees.

Job Related Communication:

Within the department - daily

With employees in other departments – daily

With employees in other organizations - monthly

With the public – daily

Planning and Scheduling:

None – all activities are established by others.

Difficulty of Work:

Work involves following a variety of routine tasks performed in accordance with established and prescribed procedures.

Assignment of Work:

Detailed instruction before tasks or duty begins.

Effects of Work Errors:

Errors are readily detected in normal course of work by standard check resulting in little or no difficulty in loss of time to correct.

Working Conditions:

On average 50% standing, 40% walking, and 10% sitting. Approximately 60 lbs. or more may be required lifting.

Lifting frequency – very frequent

Bending – very frequent

Pushing and/or pulling loads - frequent

Reaching over head - some

Kneeling - some

Crawling - some

Climbing ladders - some

Mental/Visual Effort:

Typing/CRT - none

Attention to detail - frequent

Monitoring equipment – very frequent

Detailed inspection - none

Transcription/proofreading - none

Adverse Conditions:

Exposure to temperature extremes – very frequent

Dangerous equipment - frequent

Chemicals - some

Noise - frequent

Physical effort/risk – frequent

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.16 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Schedule:

License/Certification:

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Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person