What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Laborer position at City of Quincy?
Department: Central Services
Crew: Paint & Sign/Nuisance/Floater (6 positions)
Job Title: Laborer (summer)
Shift: Days
Pay: $17.00/hr
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, grass cutting, weed control, painting, property cleanup and any other activities appropriate with climatic conditions
Uses simple machines such as string trimmer, leaf blower, push mower
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
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, and/or crawling 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
Salary : $17