Highway Laborer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

COUNTY OF WARRICK, INDIANA

POSITION: Laborer

DEPARTMENT: Highway

WORK SCHEDULE: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-Th

JOB CATEGORY: LTC (Labor, Trades, Crafts)

DUTIES:

Maintains roadways and adjacent areas including, but not limited to, installing pipes, sealing chips and cracks, patching holes, pouring concrete, removing trees and brush, spraying weeds, and clearing drainage.

Assists equipment operators in performing duties, including gathering/transporting equipment and materials, directing traffic, and cleaning up job sites.

Follows safety procedures when driving and operating vehicles and equipment, including, moving dirt, rock, and gravel.

Performs seasonal duties, including removing snow/ice and mixing/applying salts and abrasives.

Responds to emergency situations, including cleaning up storm damage.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

High school diploma or GED.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test and medical examination.

Working knowledge of with ability to make practical application of Department safety policies and procedures, including OHSA guidelines.

Working knowledge of assigned Department trucks and equipment with ability to maintain roads and highways, complete related maintenance, and follow safety measures.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, with ability to prepare correspondence and activity reports.

Ability to operate a variety of hand and/or power tools in performance of duties, including, but not limited to, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, brooms, and other tools as needed.

Ability to operate a variety of machinery/equipment in performance of duties, including, but not limited to, delivery truck, concrete saw, pressure washer, hot patch trailer, and other equipment as needed.

Ability to physically perform assigned duties, including sitting/walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, driving, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing under 50 pounds, handling/grasping objects, crouching/kneeling/bending/reaching, close/far vision, depth perception, hearing sounds/ communication, and speaking clearly.

Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other Countydepartments, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile individuals.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to work with others in a team environment and work rapidly for long periods, on several tasks at the same time.

Ability to occasionally work extended hours, evenings, and weekends and respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Possession of and ability to maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with required endorsements and demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs duties with work priorities and schedules primarily determined by a supervisor and the service needs of the public. Incumbent follows standard operating procedures or policy and procedural manuals. Incumbent must have their supervisor’s permission to deviate from standard operating procedures. Incumbent has some flexibility in the job.

Incumbent reports directly to Lead Foreman.

III. PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Incumbent’s duties involve sitting/walking at will, standing/walking for long periods, driving, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing under 50 pounds, handling/grasping objects, crouching/kneeling/bending/reaching, close/far vision, depth perception, hearing sounds/communication, and speaking clearly. Strain may be intense for frequent or moderate durationand effort is exerted regularly for sustained periods, usually in connection with such duties as pouring concrete and shoveling.

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent performs a majority of duties outdoors or in vehicles/heavy equipment, includingexposure to extreme temperatures and fumes/odors/dust/dirt, wet/icy surroundings, walking onuneven terrain, and working in noisy environments and confined areas. Safety precautions mustbe followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others, including wearing protective clothingand equipment. Incumbent may be exposed to potentially irate/hostile individuals.

Incumbent occasionally works extended hours, evenings, and weekends and responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20