A Construction Helper or Worker works at construction sites and projects. Works as a skilled trades worker such as bricklayer, carpenter, painter, electrician or mason, or operates construction equipment.
This is routine manual work requiring physical endurance and a willingness to perform arduous tasks. Work and assignments are always closely supervised by higher level employee. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
(Illustrative only) Operates air compressor, jackhammer, concrete mixer, and pumps; Assists in patching and grading streets and building manholes, rakes, tamps, and shovels cold patch; Loads and unloads trucks; Excavates and backfills for new construction and repairs; Cleans and flushes streets, culverts, and catch basins; Clears blocked-up sewers; Shovels and removes snow from streets, sidewalks, and park and recreational areas; Assists in the repair of sewers, catch basins, hydrants, mains, and services; Collects and disposes of rubbish; Performs unskilled work in connection with the painting and maintenance of signs and bridges; Digs and refills trenches for water and sewer pipelines; Lays sewer pipe; Assists in repairing sweepers and making brooms; Works on refuse collection route, lifting cans from curb to truck, or emptying cans in truck; Works at recycling drop-off site, directs the proper dumping of acceptable recyclables, assists residents in the use of the facility, checks capacity of bins, and performs grounds' maintenance tasks; Cuts grass, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, spades flower beds and assists in ground maintenance activities; Oils and cinders streets; Directs trucks on dump grounds; Oversees and participates in ash dumping, dump cleaning and leveling; Performs general building and grounds cleaning tasks; May operate motor equipment that do not require a New York State Operator's License.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy weights; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical endurance; sobriety; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
