Temporary Laborer Register (Roads, Bridges & Engineering)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

The Roads, Bridges & Engineering department is looking for individuals who are interested in being considered for Temp Laborer opportunities. Applications are accepted and valid each year.

Positions are only available when there is a vacancy within the hiring department. As positions become available, applications will be considered based on experience, education, and special requirements.

If your application is considered for a temporary assignment, the hiring department will contact you.

Works under direct supervision to perform physical labor/work assignments of an unskilled nature generally in an outside location.

Requirements

• Tenth (10) grade education; AND
• Work experience in an outdoor environment is preferred.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
• Ability to work as directed and follows oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate verbally with the supervisor.
• Physical ability to perform assigned work tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn techniques commonly used in construction, vegetation control, asphalt, and bridge maintenance.
• Ability to cooperate and work with other personnel.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and public citizens.
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and power equipment used in vegetation control work, construction, asphalt, and bridge maintenance.
• Requires heavy lifting up to 90 pounds, pulling, climbing, stooping, bending, standing for a long time, etc. while performing the essential job duties.
• Some of the temporary positions may require working at multiple locations if needed.
• May require a valid Tennessee Driver’s license or secure one upon date of employment.
• If a driver’s license is required, must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet county requirements for automobile insurance upon the date of employment.
• Must submit to and pass drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Performs unskilled labor of a manual nature, assisting in various sections, including but not limited to, construction sites, vegetation, and landfill areas, roadside and rights-of-way, asphalt paving, bridge or sign repair, parks, and county facilities.
• Clears trash and brush, cleans, cleans ditches, mows, and sprays grass and weeds, etc.
• Operates non-complex equipment, and tractors, flags traffic, and spots trucks for dumping and other deliveries.
• Brings supplies and equipment to labor sites, loads, and unloads materials, cleans equipment and vehicles.
• Uses hand tools and power equipment as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed