What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Laborer position at City of Cookeville?
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Monday - Friday
Full-time with benefits
7am-3:45pm
Job Summary:
Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in executing specific tasks of a skilled nature, which involves some advanced training and/or experience.
Examples of work performed: concrete finishing; carpentry work for form construction; masonry work for catch basin construction; operates laser for pipelaying on a specific grade; operates light equipment and performs simple tasks with heavy equipment including backhoes, dump trucks and loaders; performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of practices used in the operation of light equipment and knowledge based on minimum experience in performing simple tasks with heavy equipment
Knowledge of state and city traffic regulations
Knowledge of safety precautions and maintenance of equipment
Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in general maintenance work
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Ability to operate a variety of light and heavy vehicles and equipment
Ability to pour and finish concrete
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and co-workers
Qualifications:
Experience required in construction work involving a knowledge of concrete work (forming, finishing, etc.), pipelaying and equipment operation. High school education or equivalent is preferred.
Essential Functions:
Some heavy lifting and pushing required. Subjected to extended periods of physical exertion while shoveling and digging and forming and finishing concrete. Good hand-eye coordination required in the operation of large, heavy trucks especially when operating in and around construction on rights-of-way and in tight situations. Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Benefits
Pension and 401k Retirement Savings
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick time
City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations:
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (931) 520-5289.
