Laborer - Lake Charles & Sulphur

LABORER - LAKE CHARLES & SULPHUR

Salary

$14.62 - $20.69 Hourly

Location

Public Works East, LA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

Department

Engineering and Public Works

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

1/1/2027 11:59 PM Central

* Description

* Benefits

* Questions

Summary

This is the first of two levels in the Labor series.

Incumbents perform manual labor related to the maintenance of Parish roads, grounds and buildings. Responsibilities may include mowing; weed eating; trimming trees; picking up litter; sweeping; mopping; shoveling, raking and pouring asphalt; flagging traffic; driving a pickup truck; and completing routine maintenance on vehicles, buildings and equipment. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision and within well-defined practices and procedures.

Examples of Duties

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

* Maintains facilities and grounds which includes mowing; weed eating; trimming trees; picking up litter; sweeping; mopping; shoveling, raking, and pouring asphalt; and flagging traffic.

* Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, equipment and tools; completes routine maintenance on equipment, tools, and vehicles.

* Perform minor building maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs, moving furniture and other non-technical duties.

* Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position 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.

KNOWLEDGE

* Basic work etiquette.

SKILLS

* Performing manual labor;

* Following written and oral instructions;

* Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* 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.

* Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

* Very Heavy Work:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

* Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

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 outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; moving traffic; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

* The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

UNIFORM

An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

WORK SCHEDULES

Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:

* Part-time

* Full-time

* Temporary

* Rotating shifts

* 12-hour shifts

* 4/10s

* 9/80s

* 5/8s

VACATION

Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave begins…