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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLaborerJEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description JOB TITLE: Laborer DEPARTMENT: Public Works DIVISION: Road Department REPORTS TO: Roads Superintendent FLSA Exempt: No UNION: Teamsters HIP AA: Level 4 BBP: No SALARY LEVEL: A5 -B LOCATION: Port Hadlock, Quilcene, Hoh Approved By: Human Resources Manager�� Approved Date: May 2017 J SUMMARY: Performs all levels of manual labor work on public roads, trails, and road rights-of-way. Typically works as a crew member under frequent supervision in installation, repair and maintenance in area of assignment by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Cleans ditches, culverts, gutters, sidewalks. Performs traffic control per MUTCD in work zones; places signs and cones, directs traffic, and assists motorists at various sites. Ability to use 2 -way radio. Working with Operators, lays pipe and culverts. Cleans catch basins and culverts. Cleans roadways and sidewalks using hand operated and power equipment such as weed eaters and blowers. Compacts backfill and asphalt with hand operated powered tampers, plate compactors, and walk -behind rollers. Removes asphalt and concrete with jackhammers and power saws. Brush removal using chainsaws, air saws, clippers, hedge trimmers, brush chippers, and lawn mowers. Weed control by pulling, weed eaters, and hand sprayers. Cleans signs and other traffic control devices. Excavates holes for sign installation. Mixes concrete. Inspects culverts and other roadway facilities. Installs and removes erosion control BMPs. Rakes asphalt, shovels asphalt, sweeps chip rock. Fills potholes with patching material. Jefferson County Job Description: Public Works — Roads Laborer Page 2 of Repairs guardrail; paints; installs curbs and sidewalks; installs and removes stripes and traffic control devices. Cleans, lubricates, fuels, adjusts, and maintains tools used to perform job responsibilities. During winter storm events may operate non -CDL snow and ice control vehicles such as pickup/flatbed truck mounted snow plow and sander or deicers. Ability to respond to after-hours call out for emergency or storm related events. Participates in annual training program and annual performance evaluation process. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the following: Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources. Diversi1y- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment -free environment. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. uali - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. uanti - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Demonstrated experience in road maintenance or road construction work. LANGUAGE SHILLS: Jefferson County Job Description: Public Works — Roads Laborer Page 3 of 4 Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate slope and interpret grade stakes. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Washington State Driver's License Successful completion of a certified and approved Traffic Flagging course and possession of a valid Flagging and Traffic Control Card. Required to renew Flagging and Traffic Control Card every 3 years or as required by current law. First Aid/CPR certification required. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain. Operates a variety of non -CDL on -road vehicles such as passenger cars, pickups, single -axle flatbed truck, towing single -axle trailer behind pickup. Familiarity with tools and equipment commonly found in performance of related tasks, including the operation of equipment such as: crack sealer, walk behind paint striper equipment, hand- operated equipment (power or hand), jack hammer, mechanical tamper, weed sprayer (hand or back pack),brush chipper, power culvert cleaner, straw distributor, chain saw, air saw, concrete mixer, sand blaster, air compressor, generator, walk -behind roller, jet rodder/vactor, fork lift. Provides assistance to public including responding to customer inquiries, explaining rules and regulations, and assisting with maintenance of public safety. Maintains various records including work performed, time spent, materials used and related information; enters and extracts data using automated systems; maintain manuals records as required. Skill in effective communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information, and to receive work direction. Jefferson County Job Description: Public Works — Roads Laborer Page 4 of 4 Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner. Ability to learn and operate assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with applicable laws or regulations. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and with other County employees. Ability to meet the assignment locations and travel requirements of the position. Follows safety protocol for assigned tasks. Wears proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during performance of tasks. Reads and follows instruction for safe operation of tools. Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for products used in performance of the job. 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 regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. 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 ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to all types of outside weather conditions for long hours. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.