Department: Utilities

Crew: Water Distribution

Job Title: Laborer

Labor Grade: 5A

Shift: Days

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Job Duties:

Must be able to read and write to the extent of understanding warning labels on equipment being used, and street signs and numbers

Performs daily responsibilities and activities which include, but are not limited to concrete work and finishing of concrete, fence repair, minor pavement patching, grass cutting, weed control, snow and ice control operations (including snow plow and spreaders), and any other activities appropriate with climatic conditions

Uses simple tools such as screed, shovel, pick, spade; does hand excavating, loading, unloading, material handling, operates pneumatic or electrically powered or gas equipment, and chain saws

Provides necessary information to supervisory personnel for various reports

Maintains truck or assigned vehicle to keep in good operating condition, keeps truck or vehicle clean and neat, and informs supervisor or mechanics of any mechanical trouble with truck or vehicle

May be required to perform other duties as instructed by supervisory staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of appropriate methods of lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds on a routine basis

Knowledge of pulling, and/or pushing heavy items up to 130 pounds

Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions

Bending, kneeling, stretching, pulling and pushing equivalent of 130 pounds, pounding, stooping, climbing, squatting, sitting, standing, running, walking, crawling and sometimes depending on the job assignment, some of the above may be for long periods of time; will also need to get in and out of the truck several times a day

Must wear proper safety gear and equipment suitable to job being performed

Must attend required safety training for duties performed

A physical tailored to this job description must be passed by applicant

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must possess or have the ability to obtain an Illinois Class B CDL license with airbrake endorsement