Jurisdictional Class:
Labor
Adopted: 10/15/80
Revised: 7/15/99; 6/25/10
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS: A laborer
performs routine manual work which requires physical endurance and a
willingness to perform arduous tasks.
The work is performed under direct supervision. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Rakes and
shovels asphalt to patch potholes or assist in the paving of streets;
Assists in
the installation, maintenance and repair of sidewalks by shoveling, jack
hammering, laying forms, and pouring cement;
Assists in
the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipeline by excavating, laying
pipe, and back filling;
Loads and
unloads trucks;
Cuts
brush, removes dead trees, plants grass, and mows lawns;
Cleans
debris from parking lots and culverts;
Shovels
snow and spreads salt on sidewalks;
Serves as
a wing man on a snow plow;
Operates
power tools and equipment such as saws, mixers, jack hammers, and mowers;
Acts as a
flagman on street jobs;
Performs
routine maintenance on water and sewer systems;
Cleans
vehicles and buildings;
Operates
motor equipment on a relief, emergency, or trainee basis;
May
install and repair traffic signs;
May apply
markings for road striping, directional traffic arrows and stop bars;
May apply
and maintain markings for public parking areas;
May
maintain traffic signals in the City;
May
maintain event banners and decorative for the City;
May be
responsible for emergency tree removal during storms;
May be involved in the City tree removal program.
FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability and willingness to perform routine manual
labor; ability to follow oral and written directions; willingness to work in
inclement weather; physical strength and endurance; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a NYS Class D Driver’s License
may be required.