Job Specification
LABORER 2
DEFINITION
Under direction, takes the lead and works with a group of
laborers engaged in manual and unskilled work; does other
related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Takes the lead and works with a group of laborers engaged
in sweeping streets, in loading, lifting and moving supplies,
furniture or equipment, and/or in loading and unloading trucks
and other types of manual and unskilled labor.
Lifts and moves supplies, furniture and/or equipment.
Loads and unloads trucks.
May drive trucks.
Takes the lead over the staff performing the following tasks:
Digs trenches and does manual grading.
Cleans incinerators.
Collects rubbish and other refuse.
Cuts grass.
Trims hedges.
Waters lawns, flowers, and vegetable beds.
Loads and unloads trucks.
Shovels snow.
Whitewashes walls.
Shovels gravel and sand.
Mixes cement and mortar.
Places forms used in concrete work.
Performs cold patching.
Cleans up underbrush, foliage, vines, and weeds.
Cuts down trees.
Digs out stumps of trees, and digs out and destroys
poisonous vines, weeds and undergrowth.
May operate construction and/or maintenance equipment.
May operate a pneumatic drill.
May rake asphalt mixtures used in paving to proper thickness
and grade.
May distribute asphalt mixtures to eliminate hollows and high
spots in the surface under the construction or repair.
May patch joints and edges of pavement with asphalt cement.
May tamp and smooth asphalt pavement.
May operate and maintain asphalt heating kettle.
May assist in the repair and maintenance of zoo displays
and structures.
May perform the routine work involved in painting of interior
and exterior zoo displays.
When required, may handle, animals as necessary in performing
routine maintenance and repair of zoo displays on structures.
Cleans sludge beds.
Sweeps streets and sidewalks.
Cleans sewers.
Pries and hammers apart sections of wall and roof.
Loads debris into truck for removal.
Sorts, piles, and cleans salvageable brick, stone, lumber,
and metal work.
May learn to make routine repairs to valves, fittings, pipe
sections or other equipment used in the area of assignment.
Prepares reports and keeps records.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in manual labor work.
LICENSE:
Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial
Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the
class and type of vehicle being operated.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess
the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class
and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the tools and equipment used to perform manual
and unskilled labor tasks.
Knowledge of the process used in labor work.
Knowledge of the methods, materials and supplies used to
perform varied types of manual and unskilled labor tasks.
Ability to function as a lead worker, guide the performance of
laborers and review their work.
Ability to prepare work schedules.
Ability to obtain, store, safeguard and use needed equipment,
materials and supplies.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates.
Ability to perform manual tasks either alone or as a member
of a group.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods
of time under varying temperatures and climatic conditions.
Ability to follow prescribed instructions.
Ability to keep records and files.
Ability to use the tools and equipment needed to perform
routine, unskilled tasks.
Ability to follow safety precautions in the operation of assigned
tools and equipment.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
As they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made
because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons
may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 06634 | | L | C | | N/A | 03 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
10/8/2011 |
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