Job Description
Description
Laborer Class C-Public Works
Dept.:Public Works
Reports To: Service Director
Classification:Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit
Shift:Full Time, Mon-Fri, or as needed Wage: Per CBA
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