Laborer Class C-Public Works

Laborer Class C-Public Works

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for performing general unskilled manual work requiring no special training and little or no experience; also, does related work as required.  This position is under the direct supervision of the department leader or designee and the general supervision of the Service Director,  who may, from time-to-time, review said work, methods of results, and are given general instructions on assignments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

·         May be utilized in any department within the City for various General Labor duties.

·         Mows lawns with manual and zero turn lawn mowers, weed whacks, cuts, and trims trees and bushes throughout the department

·         Operate and safely utilize equipment such as backhoe, athletic field maintenance equipment, chipper, zero turn lawn mowers, tractor, grounds maintenance equipment, floor scrubber and any and all relevant equipment

·         Responsible for custodial duties throughout City buildings, including the parks, Wellness Center, Cemetery, Bike Trail, etc.

·         In season, shovels walkways and applies ice control materials

·         Lays out all safety equipment for jobs (Cones, barrels, signs, etc.)

·         Acts as flagger, directing traffic around workers and equipment

·         Assists Operator and/or Class A Laborers with all manual labor related to job

·         Cleans up job site

·         Preps trucks for daily duties

·         Washes trucks and tools

·         Cleans shop/shop yard

·         Performs janitorial duties, cleaning buildings, offices, rest rooms, etc.

·         Drives truck to and from job and works as a trainee or occasional driver on other types of automotive equipment

·         Operator smaller equipment

·         Properly clean, stock and inspect all trucks

·         Attend safety meeting learning new rules, regulations, and safe work practices

·         This classification will be cross trained and required to perform all departmental duties

·         Any other work given within reason from the administration of the department

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

·         Knowledge of the layout of the City, including Parks, Wellness Center, Cemetery and Bike trail

·         Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety practices of the work

·         Knowledge of construction and landscaping equipment

·         Ability to perform heavy manual labor in a variety of climatic conditions

·         Ability to work in inclement weather

·         Ability to take/understand work orders

·         Ability to practice safe working behaviors while on the job

·         Ability to make decisions in accordance with the laws, ordinances, regulations, and department policies and procedures

·         Dependable

·         Maintain confidentiality of all information obtained

·         Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public

·         Upon completion of 6 months of service and an evaluation by the Service Director and appropriate Supervisors, employees MAY be afforded the opportunity to attend training to obtain their CDL Class B license through the City. 

Requirements and Qualifications:

·         High School diploma (GED equivalent) required

·         Must be at least 18 years of age

·         Must have a valid driver’s license

·         Must be able to pass a Fit-For-Duty physical, upon request

·         Requires heavy lifting

·         Strong attention to detail

·         Must always wear proper work attire and safety gear

·         Experience in landscaping, preferred

Essential Functions:

·         Ability to follow written and oral instructions

·         Able to communicate via phone, radio and in person and exchange accurate information in such situations

·         Able to sit, stand, lift, bend, walk, etc.

·         Able to lift up to 50 pounds

·         Ability to handle emergencies in all weather conditions and at varying times