Laborer Position Available In Bedford, Tennessee

Laborer City Of Shelbyville Shelbyville, TN 37160 CITY

OF SHELBYVILLE, TENNESSEE PUBLIC WORKS LABORER

(Full-Time)

• All Applicants Must Complete an Application and Job Description

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DEFINITION

The employee is responsible for performing landscape maintenance tasks of a semi-skilled or skilled nature; operating mowers and weed eating. The employee performs a variety of manual labor tasks in the areas of both streets and sanitation. The employee is under the direct supervision of the Forman and general supervision of Public Works Director. Instructions to the employee are generally specific, however, there will be times when the employee must perform any other tasks as may be required to accomplish the essential functions as set out herein. Work schedule is

MONDAY – THURSDAY, 6AM-4

30PM.

BENEFITS

T his is a full-time position with an hourly rate of $15.42 The City currently provides the following benefits for full-time employees: 100% City paid individual medical, dental & vision insurance benefits. Long-term disability insurance, life insurance, various paid leaves, such as, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement and holidays as well as City contributions to a 401(k).

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION

• Required to operate light duty vehicles, riding or push mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, rakes, shovels, hand tools, etc.
• Work is performed mainly outdoors, and some tasks will be performed regardless of weather conditions.
• May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, toxic substances, foul odors, loud noise, dirt, dust, sharp tools, and machinery with moving parts.
• Required to lift, carry, dig, climb, bend and move moderately to very heavy objects weighing more than 25 pounds.
• Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, and walking is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his job.

• Physical activities include climbing, stooping, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, handling, grasping, and repetitive motions
• This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Also includes the necessity to communicate by talking, hearing/listening.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus, for operation of machines and equipment, determination accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observation of general surroundings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

1. Performs a variety of general labor duties such as mowing, weed spraying, litter pickup, brush and weed trimming and street maintenance. 2. Performs routine and repetitive work as part of a crew in collecting garbage, refuse and other waste materials. 3. Removes debris from street rights-of-way, catch basins, drainage ways and other City property. 4. Must perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under some unfavorable climatic conditions. 5. Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, trash, refuse and other debris. 6. Operates mowing machines and other small machinery. 7. Cleans, maintains and services equipment and tools. 8. May be required to drive a light duty vehicle. 9. Performs all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of practices used in the operation of equipment. 2. Knowledge of grounds maintenance. 3. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. 4. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and members of the general public. 5. Ability to carry out instructions. 6. Ability to work with machinery and sharp tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 18 years old to apply.
• A valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects on a repetitive basis.
• Safety shoes must be worn at all times.
• Must pass a physical, drug screen test, and background check.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The job description for the position of Public Works Laborer (FT) for the City of Shelbyville Public Works Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions. Is there anything that would keep you from meeting the job duties and requirements as outlined with or without an accommodation?

Yes No Signature Date Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.83 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift 4×10

Work Location:

In person