LABORER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This routine manual work requiring physical endurance and a willingness to perform arduous tasks. The work is performed under general supervision and subject to frequent inspection. May be required to operate motorized equipment. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Assists in the maintenance or construction of roads, streets, utility and drainage systems by digging and back filling trenches, spreading asphalt, sand and gravel;

Assists in preparation, laying out and maintenance of athletic fields and areas designated for beautification by clearing, grading, reseeding, weeding and lining;

Operates power‑driven tools and equipment such as saws, compressors, drills, mixers, pumps and mowers;

Operates motorized vehicles such as a small tractor, pick‑up truck, bucket loader, single axle dump truck or sand spreader;

Uses hand tools such as shovels, scythes, forks and rakes in grounds maintenance and beautification work;

Loads and unloads trucks and stacks materials and supplies;

Acts as flag person on highway jobs, directs trucks at loading and unloading sites;

Assists in erecting or assembling snow fences, barricades, picnic tables and recreation equipment;

Performs general clean‑up work such as removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass and weeds, shoveling snow and assisting in collection of rubbish and litter from public lands and facilities.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Willingness to perform routine manual tasks; ability to lift heavy weights; ability to follow oral and written instructions; willingness to work under all weather conditions; willingness to respond to emergencies; physical endurance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Six months experience in heavy manual labor.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid New York State Class D Driver's License is required. Failure to maintain a NYS Class D Driver’s License with all the required endorsements will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.