Laborer
City of Kings Mountain
FULL TIME ENTRY LEVEL POSITION! SCHEDULE 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY WORK OUTSIDE SICK AND VACATION PAY GREAT BENEFITS! RETIREMENT AND 401k OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs routine unskilled manual work in a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments; Does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision. TYPICAL TASKS: Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes, spreading asphalt and replacing sidewalks; Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals, and other materials, tools, and equipment; Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves; Picks up trash and empties trash containers; Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting and trimming operation; Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets; Performs basic custodial, painting, maintenance, and repair tasks; Assists in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches, and related facilities; May serve as sanitation worker or equipment operator if qualified; Operates various equipment in performance of maintenance tasks; Performs related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; Ability to operate tools and equipment safely; Ability to work with others; Dependability; Good physical condition. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the high school and some experience in performance of moderate to heavy manual work desirable. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina. Starting Rate: $16.27/hr.
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FULL TIME ENTRY LEVEL POSITION!
SCHEDULE 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY WORK OUTSIDE SICK AND VACATION PAY GREAT BENEFITS! RETIREMENT AND 401k OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs routine unskilled manual work in a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments;
Does related work as required.
Work is performed under immediate supervision.
TYPICAL TASKS:
Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, repairing curbs, patching holes, spreading asphalt and replacing sidewalks;
Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, chemicals, and other materials, tools, and equipment;
Cuts grass and trees, rakes leaves;
Picks up trash and empties trash containers;
Operates a variety of mowers and equipment in grass cutting and trimming operation;
Picks up paper and debris on public property and streets;
Performs basic custodial, painting, maintenance, and repair tasks;
Assists in the repair, installation and maintenance of drainage lines, ditches, and related facilities;
May serve as sanitation worker or equipment operator if qualified;
Operates various equipment in performance of maintenance tasks;
Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions;
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions;
Ability to operate tools and equipment safely;
Ability to work with others;
Dependability;
Good physical condition.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the high school and some experience in performance of moderate to heavy manual work desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Starting Rate: $16.27/hr.
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