Street Construction Laborer

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

§ Maintains streets, parking lots and related property, including, but not limited to, concrete repairs, crack sealing, blacktop patching.

§ Shovel dirt, gravel and asphalt; cut brush; dig ditches; rake and spread gravel or paving material; clear drainage ditches and culverts of debris; operate loaders to load trucks with asphalt or gravel; pave and patch roadways; construct concrete forms for catch basins and retaining walls and perform related concrete work.

§ Helps create a safe and efficient street system by placing or maintaining street signs, clearing debris, and other duties.

§ Assists with construction projects such as storm sewer, street, parking lot, or other construction projects.

§ Trims and/or removes trees or other landscaping within the right of way or at other public facilities.

§ Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of various

equipment, materials, and supplies.

§ Operates a variety of construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, mowers, back-hoe, dump truck, snowplow, and end-loader, jackhammers, mowers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.

§ Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisors; cleans equipment.

§ Assists with yard waste, brush, and leaf pickup program. Clears storm-related debris.

§ Loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

§ Performs with traffic control and flagging when working in high traffic areas of the city.

§ Attend safety and training sessions.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a storm or declared emergency.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

§ Knowledge of ground maintenance tools, equipment and methods.

§ Ability to learn a good working knowledge of the overall operation of the City of Clinton Public Works Department, including familiarity with the location of all city streets, alleys, sidewalks, storm sewers, drainage systems, rights-of-way boundaries, and corporate city limits.

§ Ability to work in all types of weather for a prolonged period.

§ Ability to utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

§ Ability to read and understand operation manuals and instructions.

§ Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

§ Ability to follow oral/written instructions and communicate effectively with the public.

§ Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions.

§ Ability to work on-call work, overtime, nights and weekends.

§ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience performing manual labor with asphalt and cement, street maintenance or construction related work.

(A comparable amount of training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Tennessee driver's license by date of hire.
• Possession of a Tennessee Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Occasional=1-3 Hrs.; Frequent=3-5 Hrs.; Constant=5-8 Hrs.

- Per Workday)

Constant outdoor work in all climates, temperatures, and weather conditions. Constant standing and walking for extended periods of time. Occasionally sits. Constant use of hands to handle objects, reaching with hands and arms. Constantly stoops, kneels, crawls, climbs and balances. Frequent exposure to moderate to loud noise. Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds and in some cases, may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.

Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain and snow.