Construction Laborer

Job Title

Utility Maintenance Worker

The City of Enid is seeking a Utility Maintenance Worker to provide manual labor support for concrete technicians to ensure the safety and quality of transportation for City of Enid residents.

Positions supervised : None

Position reports to : Utility Maintenance Supervisor

BLS comparable : 47-2061.00 Construction Laborers

Leadership : Provides co-worker leadership to others through motivation, team building, and provision of feedback.

Conditions of employment :

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment physical examination / medical history check.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
• As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid's substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Position purpose : Provide manual labor support for concrete technicians to ensure the safety and quality of transportation for City of Enid residents.

Essential functions and basic duties :

Performance measurements :

Qualifications :

Education / Experience : High school diploma of general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates / Licenses : Possession of a valid Oklahoma Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Required knowledge :

Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of highways and roads.

Skills / Abilities :

Physical & Mental Activities and Requirements of this Position :

Finger Dexterity : Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.

Visual Abilities : Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.

Physical Strength :

PDC Level : Very Heavy Employee lifts / carries 100 lbs occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day); exert push / pull force of 100 lbs. Ability to shovel and push material using tools. Ability to kneel and squat to perform concrete work low to the ground.

Language / Comprehension : 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.

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 variables in standardized situations.

Mathematics Ability : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Work Schedule / Hours :

Regular 8 hour shift, typically 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Other Variable lunch period and breaks in coordination with other personnel. May be required to work nights and weekends during snow and ice events, 10-12 hours. Early morning or night time hours could be required for work that would need to be done in high traffic areas, very limited.

Work Conditions :

Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

Noise Level : Very loud. Hearing protection required.

Other Work Conditions : Occasional work near moving mechanical parts.

Advancement Criteria :

Intermediate : 3-5 years' experience. Specialized vocational training or additional coursework in related field. Ability to fill in concrete technicians on short-term basis. Valid CPR Certification.

Advanced : 5+ years' experience. Associate's Degree or equivalent in related field. Ability to fill in concrete technicians on an extended term basis. Valid CPR Certification.