Construction Worker I

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans ditches.
• Lays tack; shovels, rakes, and/or rolls asphalt.
• Lays pipes for drainage.
• Levels grounds.
• Operates dump truck.
• Removes debris and trash from drains and grounds.
• Responds to citizens’ calls.
• Ensures all tools necessary for the job are available.
• Maintains gardens and palm trees.
• Maintains journals.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as work orders, calls on the radio, and job locations.
• Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as vehicle sign in / out, maintenance checklist, work orders, equipment needed, and materials list.
• Refers to schedule, maps / directions, Foreman’s knowledge, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as roller, backhoe, jackhammer, pick up truck, weed eater, hedge trimmer, chainsaw, blower, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools such as shovel, rake, cones / signs, hammer, broom, pipe cutter, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as cement, asphalt, sand, tack, dirt, pipes, glue, primer, weed eater parts, weed killer, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Foreman, Equipment Operator, Truck Driver, coworkers, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications

• PUBLIC WORKS: Requires nine to twelve months of construction operation experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a valid State driver’s license.
• WASTEWATER: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent that is approved by the Louisiana Department of Education with nine to twelve months of construction operation experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a valid State driver’s license.

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability).

Life Insurance

All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner.

Retirement System

The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.

Deferred Compensation

The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.

Holidays

Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.

Annual and Sick Leave

Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.

Working Test Period

Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.

EAP

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential.