Laborer - Part-time

We are looking for a part-time Laborer to join our Bear Valley Community Services District team. This could be a great opportunity for someone that is currently enrolled in college courses or just wants part-time employment.

Under general supervision performs work of low to moderate difficulty associated with various divisional operations. Regular shift is typically Monday through Friday, but may include weekend days and evenings. Under general supervision performs various labor duties utilizing hand and power tools and light equipment. Employees perform a variety of job duties as divisional needs dictate. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
This is a part-time or limited-term, entry-level classification. Incumbents in this classification receive on-the-job training, specific day-to-day direction and are closely supervised.

Supervision Received/Exercised
All duties are performed under the supervision of various division supervisors who report to the Public Works Director. Laborers do not perform any supervision of any classification.

Essential Functions Statements
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position.

Essential Functions
The following duties are typical for the various divisions. Incumbents may be assigned to any of the functional areas of roads, wastewater, water, solid waste, general services, landscape, facilities maintenance and fleet management. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address agency needs and changing business practices
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• Maintain a flexible work schedule that includes overtime, on-call status, call-backs, nights, weekends, holidays and rotational shifts
• Maintain physical ability and agility to ascend and descend forty (40) feet of vertical ladder structure in and out of a confined space. Ability to wear a full body safety harness while performing assigned tasks within said confined spaces
• Comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and safe work practices
• Secure worksites and ensure public safety through road closures, signage, barricades and restricting public access
• Follow all safety standard operating procedures when performing work; maintain awareness of and report/correct any hazards, spills, and unsafe equipment; properly handle, store, dispose and label various chemicals and hazardous materials and waste
• Perform a variety of duties during periods of inclement weather such as snow removal, de-icing, clearing rockslides, storm and flood clean-up, including operation of a snowplow
• Perform a variety of duties in response to power outage emergencies; operate, monitor, adjust and maintain backup generators; maintain proper fuel levels in generators and storage tanks
• Active participation in proactive inspection programs including completion of forms and reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Safe operation of vehicles, equipment and machinery; maintenance and custody of assigned tools and equipment
• Transport samples to a variety of laboratories for analysis; other courier activities and errands
• Participate in a variety of training activities; study equipment manuals for all facility equipment; maintain familiarity with all standard operating procedures pertaining to equipment and plant processes
• Ensure infrastructure security in accordance with federal, state and local codes and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
Education/Requirements
Minimum qualification for this classification includes:

Ability to read at an 8th grade level with the ability to follow directions and work safely and effectively with others.

License Or Certificate
Possession of or ability to immediately obtain a current and valid Class C California Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.

Experience
Some general maintenance experience within area(s) of assignment is desired. Familiarity with tools machinery, equipment and basic safety principles.

Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to the assigned area(s)
• Operation of tools and equipment used in the assigned area(s)
• Methods and techniques of securing worksites to ensure staff and public safety
• Practices and procedures of traffic control
• Methods and techniques of safe chemical use, storage and disposal
• Principles of Underground Service Alert
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Ability to:

• Maintain a flexible work schedule that includes overtime, on-call status, call-backs, nights, weekends, holidays and rotational shifts
• Courteously and appropriately interact with the public
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform a variety of maintenance, construction and repair work within the assigned area
• Operate various maintenance equipment, including, but not limited to: heavy machinery such as snow plow, backhoe, scraper, loader and other tractors, dump truck, street sweeper, rollers and other compactors, concrete saw and spreader; hand tools such as shovel, pick, crowbar, hammer, wheelbarrow, trowel, chainsaw, etc.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often outdoors and in inclement weather conditions
• Perform work in accordance with various safety regulations, guidelines and practices
• Recognize and respond to traffic and other hazardous situations
• Wear and operate self-contained breathing apparatus equipment
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems
• Read, interpret and understand engineering and technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, schematics, diagrams and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Work independently in the absence of direct supervision
• Logically solve problems
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Accept correction and constructive criticism and apply it to performance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical demands may include: possession of normally functioning olfactory sensation and normal color vision; balancing, climbing, ascending and descending ladders; operating a motor vehicle or equipment for prolonged periods of time; heavy physical labor; kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing 90 pounds or more; making repetitive hand or body motions, walking, running, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping, bending, using hands and fingers; using hand or power tools; working in cramped and confined spaces; working outside and underground; utilizing Personal Protective Equipment per OSHA General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910. Vision in the normal range with or without correction. Hearing in the normal range with or without correction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work environment includes: exposure to water, chemicals, confined work spaces, dust, dirt, electrical hazards, fumes, odors, gases, high or low temperatures, noise, poor lighting, shift work, extended shifts, toxic materials, air contamination, wetness and humidity, vibration and driving on a daily basis; frequent exposure to high work places; exposure to human waste and bio-solids; inclement weather conditions which may include extreme cold or heat and exposure to snow, rain, wind, sun, etc.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER:

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and are required to report for duty and respond accordingly.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

• This is an FLSA Non-Exempt position.