General Laborer

About the Role

Under general supervision, this position performs various routine labor duties in the cleanup and maintenance of Department property.

Responsibilities

• Pick up litter (including large tires, dead animals, garbage, etc.).
• Clean up Department property and right of way using industrial weed eaters, brush hooks, chain saws, pole saws, limb saws, and other small power equipment.
• Paint sign posts, guard rails, etc.
• Flag traffic.
• Use jackhammers and small hand tools (such as shovels and rakes) to make repairs to highways.
• Mow shoulders and embankment slopes on the right of way using large tractors and gang mowers.
• Load, unload, and stack bagged salt, sand, cement, etc.
• Respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week (such as natural disasters, severe weather, traffic accidents, etc.).
• Perform regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Perform janitorial work.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and work with simple hand tools and small power equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to move heavy objects and materials.

This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.