Laborer I

This is a multi-dimensional labor position that involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks on County roads and bridges. The work involves heavy physical exertion and completing maintenance tasks in a timely fashion. The position works under the direction of the foreperson and or Labor II, but can receive direction form the Crew Chief, Administrator.

• Inspects roads and bridges for maintenance issues and advises Superintendent and schedules repairs with Foreman;

• Inspect bridges signs;

• Performs roads and bridge maintenance and advises Superintendent and schedules repairs with Foreman;

• Must have basic carpentry, masonry experience and knowledge of Penn dot publications regarding work zone traffic control;

• The laborer is required to operate county vehicles including pickup trucks to backhoes. A valid Pennsylvania Commercial Drivers License is required;

• Sign making: The laborer determines which type of sign is needed or desired and determines from the sign manual which materials are needed and gathers them together;

• The laborer is in contact with the Crew Chief and Administrator;

• The laborer maintains clear and detailed communication with subordinate;

• Essential personnel/ On-Call/ Emergency Callouts;

• Snow/ Ice Removal (operating plows).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma equivalent;

• Valid CDL class A, B or C Pennsylvania driver's license;

• Knowledge of all county owned roads and bridges;

• Knowledge of construction and maintenance procedures;

• 10 years construction/structural road and bridges experience;

• Ability to read architectural/ design plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Ability to walk on uneven terrain;

• Shoveling raking, lifting of rocks, dirt, asphalt and stone in excess of 50 lbs. for 50% of the day;

• Flagging (standing) 20% of the day. May exceed 20% depending on project;

• Ability to work in all types of climate and temperatures;

• Ability to shovel and withstand heavy lifting;

• Ability to use backhoe, air compressors, and jack hammer;

• Ability to climb, bend, squat, stoop & kneel for various amounts of time during an 8-hour day;

• Ability to handle all safety equipment.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

  Ability to work in all types of climate and temperatures. Dangerous condition work.

  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.