Skilled Laborer - Lands and Natural Resources
Company: Town of Duxbury
Location: Duxbury
Posted on: May 16, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Skilled Laborer-Lands & Natural Resources
POSITION: Grade 3, full-time, benefits eligible, FLSA
Non-exempt
RATE RANGE: $22.78 -$29.54 per hour in eight steps, Non-exempt
LOCATION: Duxbury Public Works- Lands and Natural Resources
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, plus additional
hours as participation in Town-wide weather and emergency
operations
SUPERVISION: Supervising Foreperson
1. Nature of Work: Performs skilled work within the Department of
Public Works as determined and assigned by supervisor in the Lands
and Natural Resources Department.
2. Supervision Received: Works under the supervision the Lands and
Natural Resources supervisors. Operates equipment based on
supervisor's general instructions who reviews performance for skill
and efficiency and assist in cases of difficulty.
3. Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises temporary or seasonal
employees as assigned.
4. Confidentiality: Employee has regular access to confidential
information of the department. Confidentiality must be maintained
with regard to this information in accordance with Department
Policy and the Public Records Act.
5. Accountability: Consequences or errors, missed deadlines or poor
judgment may include adverse public relations, monetary loss, legal
repercussions, labor/material costs, personal injury, jeopardize
programs, and danger to public health/safety.
6. Judgment: Guidelines may be given verbally, or through
administrative or organizational policies, or directives. Employee
is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in
performing tasks to avoid breakdowns, handle emergency situations
and ensure public and environmental safety in the operation of the
Lands and Natural Resources functions.
7. Complexity: The work consists of the practical application of a
variety of concepts and practices.
8. Nature and Purpose of Public Contact: Employee interacts
frequently with Town employees and the public. Excellent customer
service skills are required involving courtesy, tact, and
diplomacy.
9. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed
below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of
work that may be performed. The omission of specific statement of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
1. Uses extensive knowledge and skill used in the operation of
trucks, equipment, and automobiles used in various divisional work
assignments.
2. Suggests modification to equipment for more safe and efficient
operation.
3. Performs similar tasks as assigned, including functions of those
in a lower classification.
4. Removes and prunes trees, chips debris and performs tasks
related to the care and maintenance of Town owned lands.
5. Performs routine tasks in connection with care, upkeep, repair,
marking and beautification of conservation land, highway and roads,
such as but not limited to using and operating landscaping
equipment and power tools, cutting grass, weeds and brush.
6. May be required on occasion to clean culverts, catch basins,
drains and ditches; load and unload trucks and cars; spread sand or
gravel.
7. Uses and operates landscaping equipment and power tools.
8. May direct work of temporary employees in the performance of
tasks ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently.
9. Accepts deliveries of supplies and equipment.
10. Assists in training new employees in performing assigned
duties.
11. Participates in operation and ordinary maintenance of
equipment, instructs employees in the correct and proper usage and
keeps daily records of maintenance completed.
12. Performs similar tasks as assigned, including functions of
those in a lower classification.
13. Cross trains with other Department employees.
14. Is available for overtime and call backs in the event of
emergencies.
15. Participates in town-wide snow and ice removal operations.
10. Recommended Minimum Qualification
Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. with three
(3) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination
of education, training and experience which provides the required
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential function
of the position.
Special Requirements: Valid Massachusetts Driver's License and
Class B CDL license.
11. Knowledge, Abilities and Skill:
1. Ability to understand and apply verbal and written
instructions.
2. Knowledge of the operation of necessary equipment and tools used
in the performance of assigned work.
3. Knowledge of chemicals used for cleaning.
4. Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with fellow employees,
supervisors, and the general public.
12. Work Environment: The nature of duties may involve continuous
presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as noise,
odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt, or
grease. Work is performed indoors and outdoors during inclement
weather.
13. Occupational Risks: Duties regularly present potential risks of
injuries from improper exposure that could result in loss of time
from work. Examples of injuries, muscular strains, falls from
heights in excess of three (3) feet, and illness from exposure to
communicable diseases. Special safety precautions, training, or
protective clothing such as chaps, gloves, glasses, hats, helmets
or boots will be required/provided.
14. Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential function of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the position's essential
functions.
Physical Demands: Work requires regular physical strength and
effort daily, such as, lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. (or more
in cases of emergency and/or with assistance), carrying objects and
stacking them. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing, or walking
for the full workday may be involved.
15. Motor Skills: Duties involve close hand and eye coordination
and physical dexterity. Manipulation and motor control may require
extreme accuracy.
16. Visual Demands: Visual demands include reading documents for
general understanding, routinely reviewing non-written materials
such as machinery and the need for color vision.
Posting open to internal and external applicants beginning February
1, 2023 and will remain open until filled.
Town of Duxbury is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Town of Duxbury is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Keywords: Town of Duxbury, Brockton , Skilled Laborer - Lands and Natural Resources, Other , Duxbury, Massachusetts
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