Laborer

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of higher official, performs routine manual work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in doing both heavy and light physical labor tasks and assisting in semi-skilled tasks; does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies.
• Cleans sidewalk, streets, gutters, and catch basins.
• Cuts grass and dispose of leaves, papers and branches.
• Carries cans and/or recycling bins of ashes, garbage, refuse and similar waste from houses and other buildings to street for collection.
• Empties refuse and/or recycling into truck and returns cans/bins to proper location.
• May substitute temporarily for Collection Driver.
• Shovels snow and does necessary sanding and salting.
• Performs incidental security work and minor maintenance and custodial work.
• Works with maintenance employees as unskilled helper.
• Occasionally may operate light and non-complex equipment in work.
• In the Traffic Maintenance and Parking Division, installs pavement marking, traffic signage and performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to use hand tools and some motorized equipment.
• Ability to carry out oral and simple written instructions.
• Ability for strength and endurance despite adverse conditions.
• Ability to work under unpleasant working conditions to include extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical labor that involves repetitive (average of 500 times daily) bending, pulling, pushing, lifting and carrying of up to 75 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a valid driver's license and good physical health and stamina as is necessary to successfully perform the duties of this classification.