Job Information
City of Coffeyville PUBLIC SERVICE LABORER in Coffeyville, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13540847
Job Type
Full-time
Description
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 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 streets, sidewalks and alleyways. For example: excavate and backfill trenches with hand tools; load and unload trucks; shovel asphalt; make and install signs; saw streets; paint; haul snow and debris.
2. Observe storm sewers for flow; clean and clear as needed.
3. Perform building maintenance on Public Service Barn.
4. Assist higher-level workers in various maintenance and repair and construction work.
5. Inspect job site for potential problems and cleanliness upon completion of work.
6. Perform regular maintenance testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance, (check oil, fuel, water).
7. Operate various trucks, hand tools and power tools such as concrete saw and jackhammer, as assigned to accomplish duties.
8. Communicate and interface with co-workers and the public.
Marginal Functions:
1. May assist in preparing streets, sidewalks and alleyways for various holiday and community events.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Requirements
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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.
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
Answering questions
Speaking in a clear and audible voice
Traveling to various work locations
Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery and hand tools
Maintain mental capacity that permits:
Making sound decisions and using good judgement
Communicating clearly
Responding to questions
Determining when hazardous situations ex ist
Estimating time and materials needed for projects.
Effectively handle a work environment and conditions that involve:
Working alone and working closely with others
Field and warehouse work
Irregular work hours
Working with the public
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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