Construction Worker

Skilled manual labor in the performance of construction for the Public Works Department.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.) 

Forms and pours concrete.  

Performs concrete work including demolition, forming, grinding and finishing.

Performs excavation related to underground and site construction.  

Reviews and evaluates rights of way and construction sites for safety hazards and prepares required records/reports.

Follows standard operating procedures, observes safety practices and reports potential safety hazards.

Inspects trucks, tools and equipment.

Ensures the maintenance of trucks, tools and equipment.

Builds forms for use in concrete construction.  

Assists in placement and finishing of concrete.  

Assists in installation and repair of pipes and underground structures. 

Performs general cleanup before and after concrete forming and pouring, which may consist of but is not limited to trimming hedges and trees, cutting of grass, repairing sprinkler systems.

Operates equipment and trucks utilized in the construction and maintenance of rights of ways structures including but not limited to front end loaders, dump trucks, trailers, tractors and mowers.

Performs maintenance of traffic. 

Assists other Public Works Divisions as assigned. 

Follows safe working practices and procedures.

Records time and material used on various projects.

Works with underground construction crews.

Works with sidewalk construction and repair crews.

Performs work related to this job description as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge of concrete construction and finishing.  

Knowledge of underground and site construction.  

Knowledge of hand and power tools and equipment used in maintenance and concrete construction work.   

Knowledge of occupational hazards connected with laboring work.

Ability to perform rough carpentry work.  

Ability to learn methods of maintaining equipment and tools.  

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.  

Ability to perform strenuous laboring tasks and lift up to one hundred (100) pounds under varying weather conditions.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, other employees and the general public.

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year experience in performing underground and site construction.

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Possession of a valid Florida CDL-B with a tank vehicle endorsement and no restrictions on air brakes is preferred at time of hire.

Must obtain CDL-B with tank vehicle endorsement and no restriction on air brakes within ninety (90) days of hire.  

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 the essential functions.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction) 

Ability to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 20 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. 

Ability to perform manual tasks and remain on feet for extended periods of time.

Occasional climbing, kneeling, sitting, pulling. 

Frequent holding/flagging. 

Very frequent turning, bending, stooping, crouching, working speed, driving (vehicle/equip/other). 

Constant walking, standing, lifting, carrying, handling, finger use, feeling, speaking, hearing, seeing, color vision use, depth perception use, hand/wrist movement. 

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.

Work is performed primarily outdoors. 

Occasionally dusty, odorous (including gases/fumes), noisy, exposed to burns and chemicals, working on slippery surfaces. 

Frequently wet, working with vibrations, moving objects/machinery. 

Very frequently working on irregular surfaces. 

Constantly hot, humid, dirty, working with adequate lighting and ventilation, working around mechanical hazards and radiant energy, working with/ around others, exposed to insects. 

Salary : $39,011 - $64,367