Public Works Laborer

St. John Fire Department; Tohatchi (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John Fire Department is seeking a Laborer for Public Works to perform street, sidewalk, lawn, and drainage maintenance. The role involves following supervisor directions, site preparation, operating equipment, patching, and general cleanup in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities include snow removal, material handling, and routine equipment inspections. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: One year preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions from supervisor and plan work.
• Travel to sites and set up work area (barriers, etc.).
• Operate manual or motorized equipment to cut concrete/asphalt.
• Excavate, patch, and level sites; move materials as required.
• Apply patching materials and perform site clean-up.
• Operate equipment for lawn care and debris removal.
• Snow removal using equipment; switch attachments as needed.
• Inspect equipment and report irregularities or needed repairs.

Skills

Safety knowledge

First aid knowledge

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rubber tired tractors

Back shovel attachments

Pick up trucks

Wood chipper

Wheelbarrow

Shovel

Rake

Pike

Sledgehammer

Job description

CLASS TITLE: Laborer LOCATION: Public Works DEPARTMENT: Public Works EMPLOYMENT LEVEL: Non-Exempt DIVISION: Public Works

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks to perform street, sidewalk, lawn repair, general maintenance, and drainage work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the immediate supervision of the Public Works Crew Leader, Foreman, and Public Works Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives instructions from supervisor concerning nature of work to be performed.
• Travels to and from work site and prepares site for work (erect barricades, etc).
• Operates manual or motorized equipment to cut concrete, asphalt, or other materials.
• Excavates site, fills and levels site for patching. Loads, unloads, stores, transports and positions materials as required for the project. Signals operators in the movement of shovels, loaders, etc. Spots trucks for loading and unloading.
• Applies patching material (sod, cold patch, hot patch, gravel, etc.) to prepare site and performs required clean-up.
• Operates equipment to perform miscellaneous clean-up (lawn care, holiday decorations, branches, brush, large trash, etc.). Loads and removes debris.
• Operates equipment/truck to perform snow removal. Changes attachments as required to perform same.
• Inspects equipment for proper operation and makes minor repairs and adjustments. Completes routine turn reports as required.
• Informs supervision of any equipment irregularities, repairs needed, accidents, etc.
• Maintains trucks and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and
• One (1) year experience;
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions;
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships

Special Requirements

Valid State Driver's License or ability to obtain one

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Rubber tired tractors with bucket and back shovel attachments; ½ and ¾ ton pick up trucks; wood chipper; various hand tools including wheelbarrow, shovel, rake, pick, sledgehammer, and miscellaneous small tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee occasionally is required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee usually works in outside weather conditions. The employee usually works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings