Fiber Seasonal General Laborer

General Purpose

The primary responsibilities of the General Laborer are to perform fiber optic construction throughout the City of Ammon. This includes locating underground utilities, assisting with drilling operations, settings boxes, and restoration operations. Most of the work performed will involve hand tools and some heavy equipment. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned.

Supervision Received

• Works under the supervision of and reports directly to the Outside Plant supervisor and the Fiber Optic Field Assistant Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

• The General Laborer exercises no supervision

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Illustrative Only)

• Work on fiber optic construction, involving conduit and boxes.

• Prepare the work site to locate utilities and eliminate possible hazards.

• Some heavy equipment operation and transportation (Driving equipment to, from & between sites) Load, unload and transport construction materials and tools.

• Locate utilities using Hydro-Excavation as needed.

• Check utilities and clearances.

• Safely and efficiently operate tools and equipment based on job requirements, including locating utilities.

• Assist drill operators with drilling fluid mixing and clean-up.

• Assist in completion of each section of project (Including setting, filling boxes and small landscaping repairs).

• Assist with job site clean-up.

• Responsible for equipment care and cleanliness.

• Shoveling, digging, handling and operating basic construction equipment on site.

• Some use of mobile devices.

• Perform other needs of the department.

• Must have strong physical endurance in all weather conditions, repetitive bending, stooping, lifting, transferring equipment and materials up to 50 pounds.

• Use small tools/hand tools

• Communicate with others to convey information effectively.

• Positive attitude when working with a team.

• Good public relations (interact with the public in a courteous manner).

Peripheral Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with this job description

Minimum Acceptable Experience and Training

• Landscaping and sprinkler system experience preferred,

• CDL and heavy equipment operation experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Automatic pressurized irrigation systems;

• Landscaping;

• Light and heavy equipment operation;

• Basic structural and civil construction.

• Reading and understanding a Map

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with other personnel, city officials, and customers in a professional manner, both orally and in writing;

• Commit to job site safety, including the ability to successfully pass drug tests while demonstrating a desire to get the job done;

• Operate Light and heavy equipment appropriate to assigned duties;

• Analyze and appropriately solve problems and resolve conflicts;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public under sometimes stressful conditions;

• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;

• Multitask and be organized under pressured daily issues.

An employee in this class should have sufficient physical and mental capability, with or without reasonable accommodation to:

• Listen and respond to voice instructions; to communicate effectively in person, on the telephone and in a courtroom environment; to discern verbal instructions;

• View and review a wide variety of written and electronic materials, to operate computer and related office equipment;

• Proficiently operate computers, software programs to create schedules, documents and other materials, maintain information, and generate reports.

• Perform essential job functions in a field setting that may require lifting/moving 50 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching and other physical exertions including performing tasks involving hand/wrist/arm movements, all in inclement weather conditions and with exposure to personal hazards.

Disclaimer Safety Sensitive

This position is a safety sensitive position (defined in section 5.1 of the City of Ammon Personnel Policy Manual). It may be required to drive commercial vehicles for city use and is subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Environment

Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and lifting (moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally moving up to 80 pounds). Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to performing required job functions. Frequent exposure to changing weather conditions. Employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee frequently works in precarious places and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk from moving traffic. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and critical thinking. Daily local travel required in the normal course of job performance.

Travel Requirements

The employee must possess and maintain a valid Idaho drivers license and proof of valid insurance. No travel required.