Public Works Laborer (Part-Time) Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Public Works Laborer (Part-Time) Town of Signal Mountain

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0 Signal Mountain, TN Job Details Part-time From $16.68 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Writing skills English High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Entry level

Full Job Description Purpose:

Employee is responsible for maintenance and construction tasks of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature. This position is under the supervision of the Public Works Supervisor. Essential Functions of the

Job:

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks, which are also performed but are not incidental to the primary functions. The omissions of specific statements of duties do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the job necessarily perform every duty listed. Perform a variety of landscaping, recreation and other park maintenance, including cutting grass, trimming bushes or trees, and raking leaves. Clean restrooms located at recreation facilities and parks. Ensure truck is properly loaded. Inspect equipment for mechanical problems and make corrections. Perform routine maintenance on light motorized equipment. Remove debris from street rights-of-way and other Town property. Perform a variety of building trade work, such as carpentry and painting. Works to maintain town streets, drainage ways, and town properties; load and unload dirt or gravel; dig ditches; assist in laying concrete, brick, and block. Work as a construction crew in road repair. Inspect and maintain hand tools and equipment; inform supervisor of need for repair or replacement. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of departmental functions, procedures and garbage routes. Knowledge of materials and equipment used in general maintenance and garbage collection. Knowledge of occupational hazards, standards, and safety precautions. Ability to carry out routine written and oral instructions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended period under unfavorable climatic conditions.

Equipment:

Pickup truck, jackhammer, saws, rakes and other general construction maintenance equipment.

Educational Requirements:

Partial high school education and the ability to read, write, and speak a minimum amount of English to perform job.

Experience Required:

Less than 1 year.

Problem Solving Requirements:

Carry out routine tasks that require a sequence of steps usually performed in a standardized way.

Writing Skills Required:

Write standard documentation using established formats, or document work performed, actions taken or results by writing one or two brief sentences.

Speaking/Presentation Skills Required:

Answer questions with a brief response or provide standard information to citizens, visitors, callers, supervisors or other employees.

Job Related Communication:

Within the department

• daily With employees in other departments
• daily With employees in other organizations
• monthly With the public
• daily

Planning and Scheduling:

None

• all activities are established by others.

Difficulty of Work:

Work involves following a variety of routine tasks performed in accordance with established and prescribed procedures.

Assignment of Work:

Detailed instruction before tasks or duty begins.

Effects of Work Errors:

Errors are readily detected in normal course of work by standard check resulting in little or no difficulty in loss of time to correct.

Working Conditions:

On average 50% standing, 40% walking, and 10% sitting. Approximately 60 lbs. or more may be required lifting. Lifting frequency

• very frequent Bending
• very frequent Pushing and/or pulling loads
• frequent Reaching over head
• some Kneeling
• some Crawling
• some Climbing ladders
• some

Mental/Visual Effort:

Typing/CRT

• none Attention to detail
• frequent Monitoring equipment
• very frequent Detailed inspection
• none Transcription/proofreading
• none

Adverse Conditions:

Exposure to temperature extremes

• very frequent Dangerous equipment
• frequent Chemicals
• some Noise
• frequent Physical effort/risk
• frequent

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $16.68 per hour Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Year round work

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Signal Mountain, TN 37377 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Signal Mountain, TN 37377: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person