What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer - 955 position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to perform semi-skilled manual labor related to street repair and maintenance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Reconstructs or repairs pavement.
- Performs general labor duties.
- Performs maintenance and work zone duties including setting up and taking down work zones, acting as a flagger, and other labor-oriented duties.
- Operates specialized motorized equipment and tools to perform tasks.
- Mows designated areas.
- Cleans and maintains building and equipment.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
- Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Some experience with manual labor.
Licenses or Certifications
- Valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment related to street repair and maintenance.
- Safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment and hand/power tools.
- Columbia geography and streets.
Skill in:
- Operating motorized equipment and performing routine equipment maintenance.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
Ability to:
- Use and maintain hand and power tools.
- Accept guidance and training from co-workers and supervisors.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Maintain effective working relationships.
- Obtain Commercial Driver’s License.
- Ability to work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment
- Office or similar indoor environment – Sometimes
- Outdoor environment – Frequently/Often
- Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently/Often
- Construction site – Frequently/Often
- Vehicle – Frequently/Often
- Warehouse environment – Sometimes
- Shop environment – Sometimes
- Right of way environment – Frequently/Often
Exposures
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently/Often
- Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
- Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Sometimes
- Loud noises (85 decibels) -Frequently/Often
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 essential functions.
- This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Incumbent required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
- Incumbents required to have clarity of vision and ability to identify and distinguish colors on signs and flags.
- Incumbents required to perform work that requires repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
Hours/Days
subject to change but typically April-mid October M-Thur 6AM-4:30PM, otherwise M-F 7-3:30
Starting Salary
$15.30/hr - $17.23/hr; Commensurate w/Training & Experience
Pay Grade
101
Number of Positions Available
1-2
Deadline to Apply
02/10/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Typically April-mid October M-Thur 6AM-4:30PM, otherwise M-F 7-3:30 (Subject to Change)
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $15 - $17
