Laborer Full Time - City of Kings Mountain

STORMWATER LABORER

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs routine unskilled manual work in a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments;

Does related work as required.

Work is performed under immediate supervision.

TYPICAL TASKS:

Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes;

Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals, and other materials, tools, and equipment;

Mixes mortar, or concrete for repair of storm system;

Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves;

Picks up trash;

Reads tape measure;

Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting and trimming operation;

Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets;

Performs basic custodial, maintenance, and repair tasks;

Assists in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches, and related facilities;

Operates various equipment in performance of maintenance tasks;

Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions;

Willingness and ability to learn;

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions;

Ability to operate tools and equipment safely;

Ability to work with others;

Dependability;

Good physical condition.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and some experience in performance of heavy manual work desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

STARTING RATE: $14.41/HR