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Cibola County

LABORER - TEMPORARY

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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.

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Job Summary This temporary position is under the direction of the job supervisor or County Road Superintendent. The position of Laborer is responsible for the provision of skilled and unskilled manual and non-manual labor including but not limited to digging ditches, patching streets, building and ground maintenance, and the overall completion of the Road Departments projects. The employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently with specific instruction. The employee is expected to recognize instances that are out of the ordinary and which do not fall within existing instructions; the employee is then expected to seek advice and further instructions. Reviews and checks of the employee's work to keep the supervisor aware of progress and to ensure that completed work and methods used are technically accurate and that instructions are followed. Work Environment The nature of duties may involve the continuous presence of unpleasant or irritation elements, such as considerable noise, odors, chemical fumes, traffic, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or grease. Work is continually performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. At times you may be required to work past regularly scheduled hours and/or weekends. Job Responsibilities Drivers a truck to desired areas. Checks equipment daily, before use. (Oils, water, etc.) Must be a self-starter and be able to perform all duties with minimal supervision. May be required to work overtime, irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform all other duties as assigned. Consult with supervisors and make effective recommendations on approved matters and carry out directions. Must be able to work with the following tools, equipment, and materials: half ton pick up truck, jackhammer, tamper, air compressor, shovels, chain saw, sledgehammer, picks, mower, etc. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Must have a valid New Mexico Driver's license or obtain a valid New Mexico driver's license within six (6) months of employment. Ability to work within the safety policy of Cibola County. Ability to work outdoors exposed to all-natural weather conditions. May not have any DWI or DUI within the last five (5) years. Pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background investigation. Able to organize and prioritize work, use of time efficiently. Must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the worksite. The Cibola County Road Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Temporary Laborer. Interested individuals may obtain an application online at www.cibolacountynm.com or Cibola County Managers Office during regular working hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday) at 700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Ste 50, Grants, New Mexico. Positions will remain open until filled. Cibola County Road Department is an equal opportunity employer.