Laborer #2410-0601-01
*Internal Only*
- Date Opened
- Monday, October 07, 2024 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Sunday, October 20, 2024 11:59 PM
- Section
- Public Works
- Salary
- Within Local 424 34: $29 per hour ($60,552 annualized)
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Internal only - Open only to current City of New Haven employees of the Department of Parks or Public Works meeting minimum requirements.
Limited skilled manual & servicing work involving various maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
Work involves a variety of manual labor, servicing, and equipment operation tasks in general construction and maintenance activities. The work involves physical labor and, depending on the specific assignment area, involves the operation of hand and power tools, and light to medium duty automotive equipment as necessary.
The work is usually closely supervised and the employee receives work instructions at the beginning of each new job; however, constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks which can be carried out without difficulty once these tasks are learned. As employees gain the experience and job knowledge, work assignments may become more difficult and varied.
Work is typically 40 hours per week, with a 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. shift.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works as a member of a maintenance or construction crew, or in a closely supervised individual assignment in public works activities; shovels, and moves dirt; fills trenches and compacts materials; assists in building and maintaining lawn areas; participates in cleaning operations; cleans up after maintenance and construction operations.
- Uses table saw to make barricades.
- Operates in the performance of maintenance and construction activities, power tools and automotive equipment such as chain saws, power mowers, trucks and tractors, jackhammers, vac-hauls and compressors.
- Loads and unloads sand, stone and other materials; operates truck in carrying tools and materials.
- Patches potholes with asphalt, shovels snow, paints barrels, picks up bulk trash, sweeps and picks up leaves, unclogs catch basins, operates rodders.
- Washes automotive and construction equipment and performs related work as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Three months to one year of experience in maintenance, repair and construction activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the use of standard equipment and hand tools and ability to acquire skill in the use of such equipment and tools in the area of assignment.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
- Ability to understand and follow standard instructions.
- Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public, and to maintain safe and efficient work methods.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess and maintain a Connecticut Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Internal only - Open only to current City of New Haven employees of the Department of Parks or Public Works meeting minimum requirements.
Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
This work is physical, manual labor, requiring agility and strength needed for the safe operation of assigned equipment. Work may be performed in all weather conditions.
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a "General Fund," non-tested position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 424, Unit 34, United Public Service Employees Union.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
Hires into this class shall not be covered by Social Security but instead will contribute 9% of pay to the City pension.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a 120-day probationary period.
Persons with a job required CDL are subject to random drug screenings, and must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. This may include registering with the Clearinghouse and consenting for the City to perform a limited and/or full query as defined by the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Selection Plan
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
Conclusion
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