SEMI-SKILLED LABORER

State of careers Rhode Island•Athens, OH

3d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform a variety of manual tasks which require general mechanical aptitude; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assignments are laid out in general and specific terms by a superior; work is reviewed while in process and upon completion. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise one or more laborers specifically assigned to assist.

Requirements

A working knowledge of the routine methods and techniques (less than the journeyman level) applies in building and highway maintenance trades and occupations.
The ability to apply such methods and techniques at a level less than a journeyman worker.
The ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
Completion of eight school grades.
Some employment in semi-skilled manual labor in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and buildings.
Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
Proof of immunity against: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST).

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty or responsibility requiring general mechanical aptitude, ability and experience approaching the requirements of skilled trades.
Serve as a rough carpenter in building and repairing timber bridges and bridge floors, scaffolding for the painting and repairing of bridge and other structures, concrete forms, guard rails, rough tables and benches and incidental outbuildings.
Serve as a rough mason in pouring and finishing concrete; laying brick and stone; and repairing and constructing bridges, culverts, stone walls, wells, fireplaces, curbings and drains.
Assist in location, marking and painting traffic lines.
Clean painting machines and brushes.
Drive a truck and to place and collect safety signs on roads being painted.
Assist in steel fabricating, erecting, riveting and welding in the repair of bridges and construction machinery.
Assist in cleaning and painting structures and equipment.
Operate and clean simple sewage collection and disposal systems including roadside drains and culverts.
Assist in routine work in a materials testing laboratory, preparing materials to tests and disposing of same as instructed upon completion of tests.
Work as a member of a crew engaged in the inspection, control and eradication of insect pests and plant diseases.
Assemble and operate spray equipment.
Inspect nursery stock for plant or insect infestations.
Perform minor buildings repairs, plumbing and electrical work of a kind not requiring the skill of a journeyman worker.
Serve as a manual laborer.
Do related work as required.