Skilled Labor

PURPOSE:

To assist in the preparatory and laborious work associated with the different departmental trades; pipe, asphalt, grading, curb and gutter, structures, traffic control, etc.

JOB DUTIES:

The ability to perform various laborious tasks requiring the use of hand, power or mechanical tools, I.E.; shovel, rake, pick hammer, tamp, saw, and other tools of the trade.

The ability to perform various laborious tasks requiring the handling of various construction materials, I.E.; rip, rap, fencing, pipe, concrete, asphalt, stone, traffic control devices, etc.

Follow all safety rules and keep work area and tools in clean and orderly condition.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Occasional operation of small equipment such as skid steers, mini excavators, rollers and/or backhoe.

Can periodically relieve equipment operator for breaks, and/or assist with equipment moves on jobsite.

Demonstrate the ability to receive task training and willingness to learn new skills.

Understands the correct and safe start up and shutdown procedures of small equipment.

Operate small motor equipment, like generators, pumps and traffic control signs board devices.

KNOWLEDGE

Most general construction working positions do not require any specific background or knowledge, however the ability to read, writing, add, and subtract of whole numbers increases the opportunity to be upgraded or trained in other skills in the company that do require such knowledge.

EXPERIENCE

No previous experience is required, experience in a particular department would affect wage amount paid.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Position requires the ability to climb, to grasp, to push and pull, to bend at the waist, to walk and stand for long periods of time and to lift up to 50 pounds. Position requires the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Disagreeable working conditions with continuous exposure to dust, dirt, seasonal temperature variances, wet cement, with several elements continuously present to the extent of being objectionable.