What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance/Public Works Laborer position at City of Spencer, Tennessee?
DEFINITION: This employee performs a variety of manual labor and light equipment operation tasks in the area of street and right of way maintenance. The employee is under the supervision of the Spencer City Mayor. Instructions to the employee are generally detailed and specific.
EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION: The employee will use a variety of hand tools and small machinery such as a weed eater, chain saw, mower, etc. The employee may also operate a variety of light or occasionally heavy equipment such as a tractor, bushhog, wood chipper, backhoe, dump truck, etc.
The employee will be required to lift, carry, dig, climb, bend and move moderately to very heavy objects. The employee may be exposed to all types of weather conditions with possible exposure to fumes, chemicals, or toxic substances. In addition, the employee may occasionally be required to work in high places. The employee will be expected to be called out for storm damage removal or snow removal after normal working hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
Performs a variety of general labor duties such as painting, mowing, filling pot holes,
weed trimming, and general street and right of way maintenance.
Assists with city hall maintenance
Loads and unloads dirt, gravel, trash, refuse and other debris.
Picks up litter, brush, leaves, and junk.
Repairs streets, curbs, and sidewalks.
Installs new driveway culverts when needed.
Repairs/installs street signage.
Removes debris from street rights‑of‑ways, catch basins, drainage ways and other City
property.
Operates mowing machines and other small machinery.
Operates a variety of light and on occasion heavy equipment such as a snowplow and/or
salt truck spreading salt on roadways. Repair/replace mailboxes if damaged during snow
plow operations.
Assists with parks and recreation grounds and facility maintenance and/or repairs.
Cleans equipment and tools.
Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on city government-owned buildings,
vehicles, machinery, equipment, and tools.
Performs related work as required.
Performs all other duties as needed within the city government as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in general maintenance and construction
work.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to carry out instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
and members of the general public.
Ability to safely and properly operate heavy and light equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Must pass a drug test.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 32 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Spencer, TN 38585 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Spencer, TN 38585: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14