Description :
POSITION TITLE: LABORER I, Maintenance & Construction
SALARY: GRADE 15 $24,899.21 - $42,328.63
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
An employee in this class performs various unskilled work in the Water/Sewer Department. Routine work involves the use of skills acquired by experience or on-the-job instruction. The employee is expected to learn and demonstrate proficiency with new skills learned on-the-job within a reasonable time frame. Normally works under the supervision of a Crew Leader who issues oral work orders and inspects work frequently.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This employee will perform a variety of maintenance tasks. These will include but may not be limited to unclogging sewer lines, working on a crew installing and repairing water lines, water meters and hydrants. This employee will dig and brace sewer and water lines and ditches.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
This employee must have some experience in performing unskilled maintenance or construction tasks or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The employee must have the ability to read and write clearly and neatly. Must have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This employee must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds of force constantly. They must possess the visual acuity of operating mobile equipment such as the backhoe and dump truck in a safe manner. Manual dexterity is required for the use of hand tools.
DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with some experience in maintenance work is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
Contact :
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, City Hall, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM or any time on the City of Thomasville website at https://www.thomasville-nc.gov.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be reviewed to select the best qualified applicant. Selection will be by a structured interview.
THE CITY OF THOMASVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, GENDER, COLOR, CREED, AGE, DISABILITY OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
Deadline for Applying : Oct 24, 2021 11:59 PM