Operator II / Laborer (Public Works)

Village of Alsip

Full-Time Position Available

JOB TITLE: Operator II Driver / Laborer (Public Works)

UNION: AFSCME

HOURS: 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM

COMPENSATION: $21.63/hr

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operate and perform maintenance on trucks and equipment and provide various indoor and outdoor labor. The Class II Driver/Laborer position is a training position designed to prepare employees for Class I Operator responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under supervision of the Crew Foreman

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operate and perform maintenance on all light to medium duty trucks & equipment (Must pass a D.O.T. physical with drug test)

• Utilize both gas and electric power-tools and non-power hand tools

• Required to perform after-hour callout work as emergency response personnel

• Required to operate snow plows

• Sweep, rake, dig, shovel, lift, pull, push, carry and/or stack during manual labor operations

• Must meet a 25-mile residency requirement

PERFORMANCE APPTITUDES

– Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

– Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objective.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Power-tools and non-power hand tools, snow plows, light to medium-duty trucks and equipment, broom, rake, shovel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Summary:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job typically requires physical activity, such as prolonged standing, sitting, driving, walking and bending.

Walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts, crawls, squats, kneels, climbs, reaches, lifts. Move continuously during working hours. Occasionally and repetitively dead lift and carry a minimum of 80 pounds to the bed height of the Public Works large dump trucks (approximately 60 inches).

Use hands and fingers to write, grab, hold, carry, pull, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Hepatitis vaccine is required.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, background check, physical examination and job related tests may be required.

I have read this job description in its entirety. I understand that the duties listed herein are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

I further understand that this job description does not constitute an employment agreement by the Village of Alsip and is subject to change by the Village as the needs of the Village and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.63 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person