Temporary Laborer - Public Works

County of San Juan • Public Works, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Temporary Laborer serves in maintenance and new construction of County road projects. Work includes preparing, paving, and patching roads and parking lots; cleaning ditches; removing and installing culverts and other roadway structures; and clearing property. The position also involves routine manual labor, traffic control, basic repair work, and maintaining tools and equipment. Heavy and light equipment is operated only in a training capacity.

Work is performed primarily outdoors. The position may involve lifting and carrying items weighing more than 50 pounds and exposure to dangerous machinery, potential physical harm, fumes, airborne particles, extreme weather, and loud noise. The work schedule may include religious holidays. The employee may also need to use the County’s electronic ERP system as appropriate to the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid State of New Mexico driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual labor, including loading and unloading trucks and traffic control.
• Install and repair guardrails and fences.
• Build bridges and culverts.
• Use hand tools and equipment such as picks, shovels, rakes, chain saws, and jackhammers.
• Clean, maintain, and store assigned tools and equipment.
• Operate heavy and light equipment in a training capacity only.
• Perform routine, minor repair work.
• Use and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as appropriate to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED