What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at DBI SERVICES?
JOB SUMMARY
The initial focus of this position is to perform maintenance activities of highway assets and adjacent properties while exercising independent judgment and promoting safe work habits. This Seasonal position ends 10/31/2021 - you will travel the duration of this time. All accommodations are provided.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform maintenance activities on the highway assets to include preventative maintenance and repair.
- Applies various types of herbicides on right-of-way areas.
- Operates a variety of heavy-duty equipment including tractors, bush hogs, as well as hydraulic equipment and power tools.
- Perform physically demanding manual labor to include but, not limited to, cleaning and reshaping ditches, erecting signs, landscaping activities, debris and litter control.
- Checks complaints on roads and inspects highways to determine repair work needed.
- Assists with operations to maintain roadway right-of-way maintenance during emergencies such as natural disasters and inclement weather.
- Perform routine traffic control functions such as flagging and setting up work zones.
- Comply with all applicable State, Local laws, Federal OSHA requirements, and DOT regulations; assist in maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- 21 years of age
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Available to work overtime as needed
EDUCATION OR TRAINING
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. and/or drag up to 50 lbs. a distance of 300 feet
- Must be able to carry equipment to and from assigned areas as well as use the equipment in performance of job
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in a variety of work environments including the outdoors.
EOE/AAP M-F-D-DV
