Part Time Public Works Laborer

This is a Part Time Laborer position for the Public Works Department. The applicant will be required to work in all departments as needed. This position will be expected to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED or its equivalent.

• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to take and comprehend oral and written instructions.
• Must be willing to update skills and learn new skills as necessary.
• Must attend training sessions as requested.
• Must follow all Safety rules and work in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Must demonstrate initiative and innovation in achieving results.
• Must adhere to high ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Must use available resources efficiently. Must be well organized.

Supervision Received:

Works under direct supervision of the Superintendent with occasional direction from the Assistant Director of Public Works and the Director of Public Works. Some assignments may be conducted under general supervision; oral and written instructions provided by supervisor daily. Performs routine duties that occasionally are carried out independently but are subject to progress checks during and upon completion for satisfactory performance.

Essential Functions:

• Performs sanitation department's daily routes, removal of Trash/Recycling on designated routes
• Works under field conditions with unavoidable exposure to inclement weather and a variety of hazardous conditions such as dust, fumes and dangerous road conditions. Personal protective equipment and safety gear must be utilized by all public works employees.

• Other public works related duties as assigned from time to

Physical Demands:

Frequent strenuous physical effort required; ability to lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds. Required to bend, kneel, reach and squat frequently throughout a work shift. Frequent movement in and out of equipment and vehicles.

Ability to use and wear personal protective equipment and clothing such as hearing protection, eye protection, foot and hand protection and respiratory protection.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position involves a great deal of bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching and twisting.
• Work occasionally involves responding to angry, frustrated or upset individuals.
  
• Works under field conditions with unavoidable exposure to inclement weather and a variety of hazardous conditions such as dust, fumes and dangerous road conditions. Personal protective equipment and safety gear must be utilized by all public works employees.