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Laborer-Drainage
Location:
Copperas Cove, TX
Description:
PLEASE WHITELIST ALL EMAILS FROM XXXX@APPLICANTEMAIL.COM AS STATUS UPDATES FOR POSITIONS ARE SENT DIRECTLY FROM THIS EMAIL. GENERAL PURPOSE: 1/25/2017 Performs a variety of unskilled or semi skilled drainage work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City drainage facilities and systems. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direct supervision from Superintendent Street/Drainage. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel, rock and sand. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew. Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in drainage maintenance and repair. Operation of motorized vehicles and equipment to include tractors with shredders and brush chipper. Inspects and repairs on drainage systems at frequent intervals to insure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly. Use weed eaters, pole saws and chain saws as required trimming trees, brush and vegetation. Hauls materials as required. Mixes concrete and performs repair work. On call schedule required. Operation of street sweeper. The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude. Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department and to perform labor duties when not operating construction equipment. Must be able to follow directions. Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function. PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Serves as a member of various employee committees as assigned. Performs backup duties for related positions as required. Other Duties as assigned. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or equivalent; One (1) year of light equipment operation and maintenance; or, Any equivalent combination of education and experience; Must possess a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License by date of hire. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities; Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment; Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions must have good attitude; Ability to handle several duties at once and prioritize jobs. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application; review of education and experience; oral interview; background check; successful completion of a drug screen; job related test may be required. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Motorized vehicles and equipment, including zero turn riding mowers, dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, chain saws, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch, and weed eaters. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, visual and hearing acuity; prolonged work in tiring or uncomfortable positions; frequent bending, stooping, reaching, stretching and climbing on large vehicles and equipment; good eye, hand, foot coordination in the manipulation of gears, pedals and steering wheels of light and heavy equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while 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 will primarily work outdoors. The employee usually works near moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, vibrations and other hazards associated within an outside work environment. Additionally the employee occasionally works in wet or humid conditions, in high and precarious places, with fumes or airborne particles, toxic and caustic chemicals, and there is the risk of electrical shock. With insects, snakes and other wildlife. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. No one will perform the duties of a higher position without prior authorization from an individual authorized to approve. The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
City Of Copperas Cove
Posted:
December 27 2023 on ApplicantPool
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