Skilled Laborer (Roads, Bridges & Engineering)
Shelby County•Memphis, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Works under direct supervision to perform physical labor in support of skilled tasks and participates in the learning of such skills in the Roads, Bridges, & Engineering Department.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of experience as a laborer assisting in the functions of a skilled area
- Tenth (10) grade education
- Ability to perform all work related to concrete, such as building forms, tying steel, setting grades, finishing concrete, and use of tools associated with this type of work.
- Ability to make general mathematical computations necessary in the construction of drainage structures, headwalls, abutments and related works.
- Ability to read and record distance with carpenter ruler or tape.
- Knowledge of and the ability to use hand tools, related power tools, and air tools.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions.
- Must be able to consistently lift seventy-five (75) to ninety (90) lbs.
- Must be able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Must be able to work outside in changing weather conditions, i.e. snow, flooding, ice, and high winds.
- Must pass a physical examination.
- Subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in concrete construction, use of hand tools and related power tools preferred.
Responsibilities
- Builds, erects, and sets grade metal and wooden forms for concrete placement.
- Pours finishes and cures concrete using mechanical, as well as hand tools.
- Builds lines and finishes to grade brick junction boxes, drop inlet boxes, and drainage manholes.
- Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, and materials used in the construction and repair of drainage structures.
- Drives two and one half (2 1/2) ton crew truck, two (2) ton dump truck, and other utility vehicles.
- Builds, climbs, and works on OSHA approved scaffolding.
- Assists Foreman in the laying out of control lines and grades for structures.
- Assists Foreman in supervising inmate laborers.
- Performs housekeeping tasks that are necessary to maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Acts as an essential worker to respond to emergencies.
- Performs other related duties as required or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
