Seasonal Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

The Laborer (Seasonal) works under the direction of the Streets Division Manager; installs and repairs

City curbs, gutters and sidewalks; performs street maintenance tasks.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1.Operates a variety of hand tools and small equipment in performing street maintenance tasks

1.1 Assist with the removal of existing concrete

1.2 Assists with the construction of forms necessary for concrete pouring

1.3 Assists with the placement of concrete for newly poured curbs, gutters and sidewalks

1.4 Patches and repairs pot holes

1.5 Assists with laying of asphalt and smoothing asphalt patches

1.6 Repairs and replaces City street signs

1.7 Cleans storm drains and gutters

1.8 Paints crosswalks, stop bars and legends

1.9 Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, or any equivalent combination of related education and

experience.

Must possess a valid state driver's license, or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of general construction techniques.

2. Skill in operation of various hand and power tools.

3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

4. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of

those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully 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 occasionally required to reach with hands and

arms. The employee is constantly required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools or

controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by

this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be

performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position

if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to

change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.