LABORER

TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

SC Retirement System

401k deferred compensation

457 deferred compensation

Holiday Leave (12 holidays)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Longevity Program

Other Voluntary Insurance

Job summary

The Town of Summerville is seeking a Laborer to perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work in Summerville, SC. The role involves clearing right-of-ways, operating weed eaters and chainsaws, and assisting in emergencies.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. This is a full-time position with benefits including health and life insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; no experience necessary or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, trees, and brush to clear right-of-ways using hand tools.
• Maintains cleanliness and general upkeep of assigned areas and equipment.
• Assists in emergencies or after-hours and during inclement weather as needed.
• Helps orient and train new employees in job duties as required.
• Prepares and processes department documentation per procedures and timelines.
• Operates tools and equipment safely and in accordance with manuals and procedures.
• Collaborates with Crew Leader, Stormwater Manager, coworkers and the public to promote safety and efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Basic arithmetic

Reading comprehension

Planning & organizing

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Weed eater

Chainsaw

Pole saw

Wheelbarrow

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

LABORER

Full Time Manual Labor Summerville, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1176

Salary Range: $19.00 To $19.00 Annually

Job Description

Under regular supervision, performs semi-skilled and unskilled work by cleaning ditches, performing work clearing rights-of-ways, and performing other special projects as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, trees, and brush as needed to clear and/or maintain right-of-ways using weed eater, chainsaw, and other hand tools.
• Conducts general duties (such as cleaning up around assigned areas, maintaining equipment, etc.).
• Provides assistance as necessary in emergency situations and during after-hours or inclement weather conditions.
• Provides assistance to coworkers as required to promote safety and efficiency; may be assigned to orient and train new employees in the performance of job duties.
• Receives and/or reviews various forms, reports, correspondence, policies, directories, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation such as job orders, etc.
• Prepares and/or processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations, per established procedures and within designated timeframes; reviews various documentation for accuracy and completeness; distributes/issues various documentation.
• Refers to safety and operation manual, policy and procedure manuals, codes/laws/regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Operates and uses a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery (such as weed eater, chainsaw, pole saw, etc.).
• Uses a variety of tools (such as wheelbarrow, etc.).; and a variety of supplies (such as gas, oil, grass seeds, etc.).
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals (such as Crew Leader, Stormwater Manager, coworkers, other Town employees, home owners, and the general public.).
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with no experience necessary; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess valid state driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-Laborer

• Knowledge of the methods, policies, and procedures of the Stormwater Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Maintenance Worker.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of park and grounds maintenance, and general construction.
• Knowledge of the use and safe operation of tools and equipment required to perform department functions.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices for areas of responsibility. Has knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Ability to understand and apply pertinent regulations, policies, procedures, codes and ordinances; perform required maintenance work according to plans, specifications, and standards of quality and safety.
• Knowledge of and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work as a team member in achieving work goals in a timely manner.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complete work and maintenance records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Is able to operate equipment with safety.
• Ability to maintain assigned vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to perform duties effectively despite exposure to temperature/weather extremes, humidity, machinery hazards, dusts, pollen, dirt, noise, electric currents, odors, fumes, vibrations, etc.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier weight (up to 100 pounds).

Additional Information

Health insurance

Life insurance

SC Retirement System

401k deferred compensation

457 deferred compensations

Holiday Leave (12 holidays)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Longevity Program

Other Voluntary Insurance.

The Town of Summerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and hire employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), age, political affiliation or disability, except when physical condition is a bona fide occupational qualification, and any other status protected by federal or state law.

Disclaimer

All employees of the Town of Summerville are employed at-will and may quit or be terminated at any time and for any reason. Nothing in any of the Town of Summerville’s rules, policies, handbooks, procedures or other documents relating to employment creates any express or implied contract of employment. No past practices or procedures, whether oral or written, form any express or implied agreement to continue such practices or procedures.