Equipment Laborer - Franklin, LA

• Under direct supervision of the Roads Supervisor, the Equipment Operator I/Laborer position involves manual and very physical tasks, which arise during the performance of projects undertaken by the Public Works Department.

• Should have experience with power and hand tools, along with experience in the use of mowing equipment; or any equivalent experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Must be physically able to perform a variety of physical activities including mowing, installing pipe, digging, etc. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Job involves standing and/or walking for periods of time and physical labor. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds
• To compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things;
• To be able to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions from immediate supervisor;
• To understand the terminology used in operating moving machinery, chain saws and other tools;
• To record and deliver information to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions;
• To talk (express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words) and/or hear (perceiving nature of sounds by ear);
• Has knowledge of moving machinery and other types of equipment such as chain saws and concrete mixers.

• Maintains and cleans ditches, sewers, drains and road surfaces; removes roots and debris from clogged drains and sewer lines.
• Mixes cement to repair drain boxes and pipes; spreads dirt and gravel over road surfaces and shoulder; lays asphalt; builds forms and pours concrete for sidewalks.
• Picks up bulky refuse and hauls to dumping site; sweeps litter from surfaces.
• Installs pipe in ditches; sets up and dismantles highway barricades.
• Mows grass; services vehicles and washes and steam cleans them. Maintains equipment (greases, oils and cleans equipment, etc.)
• Operates chain saws, and performs other related duties as required.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

• $10.00 Per Hour
• Full Time
• Weekly Pay

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