JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Semi-Skilled Laborer

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1997

 

ORG/POS #:  2210,2230/2197,1673

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform routine manual and semi-skilled work in the repair, maintenance and construction of City streets and drainage facilities.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives immediate supervision from a Leader or Public Works Utility Worker.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Digs footings, sets forms, mixes and pours concrete for curbs, catch basins and sidewalks.

 

2.         Operates hand tools to finish concrete and remove forms.

 

3.         Builds catch basins and retaining walls by mixing mortar and laying concrete blocks, bricks or riprap.

 

4.         Operates the asphalt plant by loading proper amount of materials into the plant and monitoring the asphalt produced to assure materials are properly mixed.

 

5.         Performs daily maintenance and cleaning of the asphalt plant; notifies Public Works Utility Worker of mechanical problems with the asphalt plant.

 

6.         Operates jack hammer and concrete saw to break up materials for removal from street, curb or sidewalk areas being repaired.

 

7.         Operates hand tools to unload, level and pack asphalt in potholes and corporation cuts.

 

8.         Operates hand and power tools to cut trees, clean drainage ditches and cut grass.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

SEMI-SKILLED LABORER

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs routine manual and semi-skilled work of routine difficulty in repair, maintenance, and construction of City streets and drainage facilities.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 1997

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Digs footings, sets forms, mixes and pours concrete for curbs, catch basins and sidewalks.

 

Operates hand tools to finish concrete and remove forms.

 

Builds catch basins and retaining walls by mixing mortar and laying concrete blocks, bricks or riprap.

 

Operates the asphalt plant by loading proper amount of materials into the plant and monitoring the asphalt produced to assure materials are properly mixed.

 

Performs daily maintenance and cleaning of the asphalt plant; notifies Public Works Utility Worker of mechanical problems with the asphalt plant.

 

Operates jack hammer and concrete saw to break up materials for removal from street, curb or sidewalk areas being repaired.

 

Operates hand tools to unload, level and pack asphalt in potholes and corporation cuts.

 

Operates hand and power tools to cut trees, clean drainage ditches and cut grass.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Some knowledge of concrete finishing and masonry work.

 

Skill in the operation of hand and light power tools, including jackhammer, concrete saw, pick and shovel.

 

Ability to perform manual and semi-skilled labor in various weather conditions.

 

Ability to lift and carry weights of up to 75 pounds routinely.

 

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

At least two (2) years of experience in performing manual labor related to street and drainage facility repair and maintenance; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

JOB TITLE:  Semi-Skilled Laborer

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	50
Carrying (lbs.)	50
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)	ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)		ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions	ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts	ü
Work in High, Precarious Places	ü
Fumes or Dust	ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals	ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)	ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)	ü