Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, General Labor

Job Title

Laborer

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Duties include but not limited to:

Operates Materiel Handling Equipment

• Incumbent operates hand trucks, dollies, power washers, trash compactors, trash carts, and pallet jacks to complete his/her job duties, and maintains a wide range of power tools. The incumbent operates heavy-duty (walking-type) power mowers, adjusts blades, cleans and oils mowers; cuts trees, using axe or chain saw. The incumbent operates, controls, and cleans heavy power equipment (e.g. heavy-duty power mower, chain saw, jackhammer) and works safely with heavy tools (axe, pick, etc.).
  
  The incumbent operates manual and electric battery-operated tools and equipment to maintain the facility, and uses a high-pressure sprayer to wash buildings.

Performs Simple Tasks with Specific Instructions

• Performs grounds maintenance on slopes or grades;
  The incumbent trims hedges, trees, and collects trash throughout the station, sweeps sidewalks, plants trees and flowers.
• Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc. Work involves moderate to heavy physical effort in lifting and carrying heavy objects (50-60+ lbs.) and pushing heavy equipment.

Performs Manual Tasks with Some Degree of Skill

• The incumbent utilizes picks and shovels to dig ditches, repair sidewalks, etc., where dirt is hard and compact; does grading and sloping; occasionally and for short periods of time, breaks up pavement with a jackhammer; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads.
• Work involves heavy physical effort in constantly lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 lbs., pushing heavy objects. Operates, cleans, and maintains power washing equipment. The equipment, tools, and tasks involved at this level frequently require special care to avoid serious injuries.

Other Related Duties

• The incumbent is assigned to other than normal tours of duty as required and is subject to the performance of his duties in inclement weather conditions. The incumbent also participates in the snow removal operations, removing snow using large industrial-type powered snow blowers as directed.
• He/she must keep their supervisor advised of the operational status of equipment used in completing their duties. Incumbent will be required to separate, stack, carry, and load/unload materials and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience:

Drivers License

Work Schedule:

7:00am - 3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#:

Laborer/PD13577A

Physical Requirements:

See VA Handbook 501