Laborer- Entry Level

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LABORER ENTRY LEVEL\

[Coffeyville,

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Description

*Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the

range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications

arenotintended to reflect all duties performed within the job.*

**DEFINITION**

To participate as a member of a crew responsible for the performance of

a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks.

**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS**

This is the entry-level class. Employees within this class are

distinguished by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties

assigned to positions within the division. Since this class is an

entry-level class, employees may have only limited or no directly

related work experience.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**

Receives immediate supervision from the Parks Foreman.

Exercises no supervision.

**ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS**-*Essential and other

important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited

to, the following:*

**Essential Functions:**

1. Assist in the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled

manual tasks associated with the construction and maintenance of

cemeteries, parks and other municipal facilities. For example:

excavate and backfill trenches with hand tools; load and unload

trucks; mow grass; trim and care for trees and shrubs; water plants

and grass; dig and close graves; paint; haul snow and debris.

2. Assist higher-level workers in various maintenance and repair and

construction work.

3. Inspect job site for potential problems and cleanliness upon

completion of work.

4. Perform regular maintenance testing of equipment and machinery to

maintain quality assurance and high performance, (check oil, fuel,

water).

5. Operate various trucks and light equipment such as mowers,

weedeaters, jackhammer, as assigned to accomplish duties.

6. Communicate and interface with co-workers and the public.

**Marginal Functions:**

1. Assist in construction and/or maintenance of facilities for various

holiday and community events.

2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

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**Knowledge of:**

Basic operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the

area of work assigned.

Occupational hazards and safety practices.

Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations.

**Ability to:**

Learn to perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to municipal

facilities.

Learn to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical

equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and

regulations.

Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Public Service

Department.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those

contacted in the course of work.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned

duties and responsibilities which

may include the following:

- *Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time*

- *Lifting and/or carrying moderate to heavy objects*

- *Performing heavy manual labor*

- *Operating a forklift*

- *Traveling to various work locations*

- *Climbing ladders*

- *Conducting inspections*

- *Bending, stooping or kneeling for extended periods of time*

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed

for:

*Making observations*

*Communicating with others*

*Evaluating status of vehicles and equipment*

*Operating assigned equipment and vehicles*

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