Laborer- Entry Level Job at City of Coffeyville in Coffeyville

Overview

Laborer - Entry Level role at City of Coffeyville.

This is an entry‑level class intended to perform routine unskilled and semi‑skilled manual tasks as part of a crew responsible for a variety of duties.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the performance of a variety of unskilled and semi‑skilled manual tasks associated with the construction and maintenance of Cemeteries, Parks And Other Municipal Facilities. For example: excavate and backfill trenches with hand tools; load and unload trucks; mow grass; trim and care for trees and shrubs; water plants and grass; dig and close graves; paint; haul snow and debris.
• Assist higher‑level workers in various maintenance and repair and construction work.
• Inspect job site for potential problems and cleanliness upon completion of work.
• Perform regular maintenance testing of equipment and machinery to maintain quality assurance and high performance (check oil, fuel, water).
• Operate various trucks and light equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, jackhammer, as assigned to accomplish duties.
• Communicate and interface with co‑workers and the public.

Marginal Functions

• Assist in construction and/or maintenance of facilities for various holiday and community events.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Knowledge Of

• 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.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• 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

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Government Administration

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