Laborer- Roads

Job Description PURPOSE SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the assigned supervisor, perform a wide variety of manual tasks involved in the maintenance of roads, bridges, and road construction.

• Assist crew members in completing construction and maintenance activities.
• Dig and fill holes with a pick and shovel .
• Patch cuts and holes in the roadway .
• Perform weed control with hand tools or herbicides .
• Trim trees within the road right-of-way and dispose of debris in accordance with state and local standards.
• Clean and repair culverts, bridges, etc.
• Clean job sites and perform maintenance around buildings and facilities.
• Assist with concrete and forming work for bridge, culvert, and cattle guard maintenance.
• Constructing cattle guards; welding.
• Maintain records documenting tasks completed.
• May be required to operate some of the light equipment.
• May be required to work on weekends during an emergency.

Other duties may be assigned.

A. Education. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

B. Experience. A minimum of six (6) months of full-time experience in any combination of manual labor and/or construction work.

C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.

D. Licenses/Certifications. Valid Driver's License. Must maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.). Must pass pre-employment background and driving record checks.

Knowledge of :

• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices regarding road construction (i.e., jackhammer, compact saw , shovels and rakes , etc .).
• Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA) regulations and county policies regarding safe work practices and safety control measures.

Skill in :

• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure the equipment is working properly.

Ability to :

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Read gauges on equipment and be able to operate hand tools.
• Operate motor vehicle.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Safely use a variety of tools and equipment related to road construction.

$15.00 - $19.05

Doña Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists.

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