What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part time laborer position at Madison County Commission?
Employees in this class perform manual work of a routine and unskilled nature. Work involves both heavy and light physical labor in a wide variety of county activities and may occasionally include the performance of semi-skilled tasks learned on the job. Work is assigned in detail by an immediate supervisor and is subject to constant supervision and inspection.
(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)
- Cuts grass, weeds, and brush; cleans culverts, drains, and ditches; loads and unloads trucks; spreads sand, gravel, and asphalt; puts up road signs.
- Removes obstructions such as trees and branches, from the highways.
- Breaks concrete using an air hammer; carries sand, concrete, asphalt and cement; applies patching materials to road surfaces.
- Picks up garbage and refuse and dumps it in a truck.
- Directs truck drivers where to dump refuse.
- Acts as flagman and directs traffic where roads are under construction.
- Assists skilled workers by carrying materials and tools, or performing unskilled tasks such as mixing mortar or drilling holes.
- Washes, greases, and assists in servicing equipment to include minor repairs.
- Moves furniture or other heavy equipment as required.
- Performs other related work as required.
Education and Experience
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to experience as a common laborer.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability
- Knowledge of the use of simple tools.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
Physical Requirements
- Must be available for 24-hour on-call duty for emergencies within the assigned district.
- Must have the ability and sufficient strength to do the heavy lifting and carrying, and to work under sometimes adverse climatic conditions.
- Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.
Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
Salary : $29,120
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