LABORER - WATER RESOURCES

Position Summary

This position will provide general labor duties to include vegetation removal, irrigation structure repair, concrete/masonry work, ditch clearing and cleaning, fence repair, application of herbicide or other pest control mechanisms, or other as needed on a project-by-project basis as determined by the Water Resources Field Supervisor.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.  

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Follows the direction of the Water Resources Field Supervisor or other Water Resources Staff as directed by the Water Resource Manager.
2. Assists Water Resources Staff to define project scopes, including materials, labor, and timelines.
3. Operates, maintains, and repairs associated power tools and equipment, including, but not limited to, mowers, trimmers, chipper, chainsaws and sprayers.  (Prior to operating chainsaw, must complete safety training and Class A Chainsaw Operating Class).
4. Mixes and manually sprays herbicide compounds.
5. Properly manages equipment needed for projects, to include proper care, maintenance, and securing equipment to designated locations at the end of each work day.
6. Reports challenges, concerns, and questions to Water Resources Field Supervisor or other Water Resources Staff as directed by the Water Resource Manager.
7. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia. 

 Additional Responsibilities

Performs additional job-related duties and responsibilities as requested.

 Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success.  KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to follow the direction of a task lead.
2. Ability to operate and maintain small tools and equipment.
3. Knowledge of herbicidal compounds and potential effects when mixed or used.
4. Knowledge of general safety rules, requirements, procedures, and reporting requirements.
5. Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities will be defined on a project-by-project

   Education and Experience 

Required:

1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
2. Six (6) months experience in performing general labor duties.

 Preferred:

1. Masonary experience.

Note:  Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience. 

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Certifications dependent on equipment operated.
2. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
3. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

List Working Conditions Required:

1. Duties are performed outdoors and subject to seasonal extremes and inclement weather.
2. Work will be associated with high noise levels emanating from power equipment.
3. Subject to hazards such as infections, diseases, fumes, odors, dusts, and gasses.
4. Subject to hazards such as heights, motorized equipment, and hand tools.
5. Duties will involve work on even, uneven, rocky, flat, sloped, and/or hard surfaces.
6. Duties will involve walking, standing, crouching, and kneeling.
7. Specific requirements include the following: (80lbs. Maximum)
   • Trunk-bend, rotate, push, pull, carry
   • Arms-reach, carry, push, pull, lift, twist, and rotate
   • Legs-lift, push, pull, lift, twist, rotate, and balance
   • Hands-grasp, manipulate, rapid movement, bilateral coordination, eye and hand coordination.