PW LABORER 2

City Of Tupelo • Tupelo, MS

3d

About The Position

Performs manual labor of a semi-skilled level. Operates automotive equipment and a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's public works infrastructure.

Requirements

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The ability to demonstrate proficiency in the operation of equipment required.
• The individual exercises initiative, resourcefulness, and experienced judgment in interpreting and applying guidelines as well as developing and recommending solutions to problems that are unique and outside the scope of current written guidelines.
• Must possess the ability to meet deadlines.
• The individual must exercise a high degree of independent thought and action.
• High school diploma or acceptable equivalent (i.e. GED).
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to the general public/citizens.
• Ability to write routine reports, logs and daily paperwork.
• The ability to apply basic logic or reason in routine and non-routine functions of operation, maintenance and construction work.
• The ability to implement and understand work hazards and applicable safety measures needed for the job.
• Ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and experienced judgment in interpreting and applying guidelines as well as developing and recommending solutions to prove.
• Ability to identify and evaluate machine functions.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbols.
• Ability to deal with abstract and concrete concepts.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license from the State of Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor vehicles including light vehicles, trucks and small trailers
• Operates a variety of hand tools to include shovels, rakes, pick axes, etc.
• Inspects, services and performs minor repairs on equipment as needed.
• Assists in loading and unloading materials and equipment and cleaning up work areas.
• Participates in all operations as necessary.
• Completes all necessary and required forms, work sheets, etc. in a timely and correct manner that will account for time, materials used, work performed and other needful information so that a complete record will be available.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED