Stormwater Laborer

City of Kings Mountain; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kings Mountain is seeking workers for routine, unskilled manual labor in construction, repair and maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include street maintenance, cleaning gutters, patching holes, loading materials, and assisting in drainage and repair projects.

The role requires the ability to follow instructions, willingness to learn, and good physical condition, with a valid North Carolina driver's license as a special requirement.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be able to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse weather.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment safely.
• Ability to work with others.
• Good physical condition required.

Responsibilities

• Perform street maintenance such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs and patching holes.
• Load and unload gravel, dirt, chemicals, and other materials, tools and equipment.
• Mix mortar or concrete for storm system repairs.
• Cut grass and trees, rake leaves; pick up trash.
• Read tape measures and assist in basic maintenance tasks.
• Operate mowers and equipment for grass cutting and trimming.
• Assist in repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines and related facilities.

Skills

Instruction following

Willingness to learn

Manual labor

Tool operation safety

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

Eighth grade completion

Job description

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Performs routine unskilled manual work in a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments;

Does related work as required.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes;
• Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals, and other materials, tools, and equipment;
• Mixes mortar, or concrete for repair of storm system;
• Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves;
• Picks up trash;
• Reads tape measure;
• 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, maintenance, and repair tasks;
• Assists in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches, and related facilities;
• Operates various equipment in performance of maintenance tasks;
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions;
• Willingness and ability to learn;
• 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;
• Good physical condition.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and some experience in performance of heavy manual work desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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