Highway Laborer LTE

TITLE:                    HIGHWAY LABORER LTE

DEPARTMENT:   HIGHWAY

LOCATION:         GREEN LAKE AND/OR MANCHESTER HIGHWAY BUILDING

SUPERVISOR:     HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER AND/OR PATROL SUPERINTENDENT

SUMMARY: 

Under general direction, maintain winter State and County Trunk Highways and right of way so as to aid in the safe flow of traffic throughout Green Lake County.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Highway Laborer LTE is brought on board to help with winter activities including but not limited to;

• Snow and ice removal work
• Putting up and taking down snow fence
• Mounting and dismounting of winter equipment
• Treeing and brushing
• Rubber crack filling
• Occasional other maintenance activities when not plowing
• Assists in the upkeep, maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Perform other work as assigned by the Commissioner or Superintendent

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in snow clearing operations
• Knowledge, ability and skill in the use of assorted small tools that could be hand or power, motorized vehicles, material handling equipment, front end loaders, snow removal equipment, grader, Assorted personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability and skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing or with hand and arm signals.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Ability to work flexible, hours to accommodate snow removal on weekends and emergency call-ins, as necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the public.
• Must possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  High School diploma or GED equivalency.

EXPERIENCE / JOB KNOWLEDGE:  1-2 years’ plowing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with A, B, C, D, and preferably N endorsement

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Approximately 75-90% of the time, depending on the actual work assignment, the employee will be performing work which could involve acute vision demands, walking, bending and twisting, feeling, standing, reaching, sitting, climbing hills or stairs, stooping, kneeling, verbally communicating, grappling, crouching, balancing, crawling and climbing ladders and getting on and off equipment are all required at various times and for various assignments. Good physical dexterity of arms and hands, legs and feet is necessary for accurate and safe operation of heavy equipment.  Communications while working may be verbal.  Good peripheral vision is necessary to assist the operator with maintenance and construction work as well as safety in work operations especially when working in traffic.  Vision and hearing are important to this job as are hand and eye coordination.  Approximately 10-25% of a shift may be spent lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds, as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:   Up to 95% of work can be performed outdoors, exposed to seasonal weather elements, which could mean extreme cold conditions; 65% of work has exposure to noise or work involving vibration; 15% of work may be performed indoors.  Hazards of this position include dangers from mechanical equipment, fast moving vehicles, heights, burns, fumes, mists or gasses, noxious odors, exposure to weather, dust, heat, equipment noise and fumes, electrical, and chemicals.  May be required to work long or unusual hours as necessary to meet departmental needs.

This is a public service position, and employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times with the public and clients; also establishes and maintains a courteous and cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.

This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, working conditions and needed skills.  It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities and/or essential functions.  This description is not intended to limit or modify the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The county retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from, any section of this document as it deems, in its' judgment, to be proper.