Laborer Full Time

cityofkm; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 18,491 - 26,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick and vacation pay

Great benefits

Retirement and 401k

Opportunity for advancement

Outdoor work

Job summary

The City of Kings Mountain is seeking a full-time entry level worker for outdoor maintenance tasks performed under supervision. The role includes street maintenance, cleaning gutters, mowing, and general upkeep across public property.

Requires basic physical fitness and ability to work outside in various weather conditions. Starting rate is $16.27 per hour with benefits including sick and vacation pay, retirement/401k, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral instructions.
• Able to perform manual labor in varying weather.
• Operate tools and equipment safely.
• Able to work with others.
• Dependability.
• Good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes, spreading asphalt and replacing sidewalks.
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals, and other materials, tools, and equipment.
• Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves.
• Picks up trash and empties trash containers.
• Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting and trimming operation.
• Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets.
• Performs basic custodial, painting, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Assists in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches, and related facilities.
• May serve as sanitation worker or equipment operator if qualified.
• Operates various equipment in performance of maintenance tasks.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Follow oral instructions

Manual labor

Operate tools safely

Teamwork

Dependability

Good physical condition

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FULL TIME ENTRY LEVEL POSITION!

• SCHEDULE 7:00 AM -- 3:30 PM MONDAY -- FRIDAY
• WORK OUTSIDE
• SICK AND VACATION PAY
• GREAT BENEFITS!
• RETIREMENT AND 401k
• OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT

General Definition of Work

Performs routine unskilled manual work in a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments; Does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

Typical Tasks

• Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes, spreading asphalt and replacing sidewalks;
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals, and other materials, tools, and equipment;
• Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves;
• Picks up trash and empties trash containers;
• Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting and trimming operation;
• Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets;
• Performs basic custodial, painting, maintenance, and repair tasks;
• Assists in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches, and related facilities;
• May serve as sanitation worker or equipment operator if qualified;
• Operates various equipment in performance of maintenance tasks;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions;
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions;
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely;
• Ability to work with others;
• Dependability;
• Good physical condition.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the high school and some experience in performance of moderate to heavy manual work desirable.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Starting Rate: $16.27/hr.