LABORER - WATER RESOURCES

Position Summary

This position will provide general labor duties to include vegetation removal, irrigation structure repair, concrete / masonry work, ditch clearing and cleaning, fence repair, application of herbicide or other pest control mechanisms, or other as needed on a project-by-project basis as determined by the Water Resources Field Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

Supervised by the Field Supervisor - Water Resources.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

May perform any or all of the following tasks :

• Follows the direction of the Water Resources Field Supervisor or other Water Resources Staff as directed by the Water Resource Manager.
• Assists Water Resources Staff to define project scopes, including materials, labor, and timelines.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs associated power tools and equipment, including, but not limited to, mowers, trimmers, chipper, chainsaws and sprayers.

Prior to operating chainsaw, must complete safety training and Class A Chainsaw Operating Class).

• Mixes and manually sprays herbicide compounds.
• Properly manages equipment needed for projects, to include proper care, maintenance, and securing equipment to designated locations at the end of each work day.
• Reports challenges, concerns, and questions to Water Resources Field Supervisor or other Water Resources Staff as directed by the Water Resource Manager.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow the direction of a task lead.
• Ability to operate and maintain small tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of herbicidal compounds and potential effects when mixed or used.
• Knowledge of general safety rules, requirements, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities will be defined on a project-by-project basis.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience

Required :

• High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Six (6) months experience in performing general labor duties.
• Certifications dependent on equipment operated.

Preferred :

1. Masonry experience.

Licensing Status

• Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
• Will require a post-offer, pre-employment and random drug screening.

Working Conditions

• Duties are performed outdoors and subject to seasonal extremes and inclement weather.
• Work will be associated with high noise levels emanating from power equipment.
• Subject to hazards such as infections, diseases, fumes, odors, dusts, and gasses.
• Subject to hazards such as heights, motorized equipment, and hand tools.
• Duties will involve work on even, uneven, rocky, flat, sloped, and / or hard surfaces.
• Duties will involve walking, standing, crouching, and kneeling.
• Specific requirements include the following : (80lbs. Maximum) Trunk-bend, rotate, push, pull, carry Arms-reach, carry, push, pull, lift, twist, and rotate Legs-lift, push, pull, lift, twist, rotate, and balance Hands-grasp, manipulate, rapid movement, bilateral coordination, eye and hand coordination.
30+ days ago