w & s laborer iii - Tupelo, United States - City Of Tupelo

Description

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Perform manual work of a skilled nature under direct supervision of a foreman in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the waterworks and sanitary sewer utilities installations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lay bricks and finished concrete in the construction or repair of manholes, where a moderately high degree of finished work is required.
• Lay water pipe, prepare the proper hole for bell joints, make leaks joints, fit sleeves, cut and thread pipe for connection.
• Shore and brace trenches in sewer construction, lay and make joints in sewer pipes.
• Operate backhoe, sewer rodders, air compressor, jackhammer and other related equipment, under supervision of foreman.
• Perform preventative maintenance on the equipment used in everyday work.
• Operate, maintain, and install water and sewer taps and connections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation, which does not create undue hardship, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Acceptable Equivalent (i.e. GED)

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Knowledge and application of units of measure.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply basic logic or reason in routine and non-routine functions of operation, maintenance and construction of the waterworks and sanitary sewer utilities installations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid C.D.L. from the State of Mississippi.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation, which does not create undue hardship, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must routinely lift and/or move fifty (50) or more pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the physical strength and agility sufficient to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation, which does not create undue hardship, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employees is routinely exposed to all types of weather conditions, traffic conditions, and construction equipment/machinery; may be subject to storm and/or emergency work and the normal hazards of construction work.