Construction Worker

Primary Purpose:

Under supervision, performs skilled construction work and operates several types of construction equipment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification/Experience:

Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

2 + years of industrial/utility construction work experience

High School Diploma/GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Basic math skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications

2. Sets up barricades when required to protect employees and the general public

3. Digs holes, run-off gutters, and trenches using hand tools and other equipment

4. Positions, joins, aligns, and seals pipe sections

5. Measures distances from grade stakes, drives stakes, and stretches tight line

6. Levels earth to fine grade specifications

Other: All essential positions are subject to recall during emergencies

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Full-time employees receive:

• Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee;
• Low-cost vision plan;
• Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2 : 1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20
• Employee assistance program;
• 12 paid holidays per year;
• Vacation (80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service, 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs + of service;
• 80 hours of sick leave a year;
• 2 personal days a year

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Shovels, sander, cut-off saw, drills, hammer, and other hand or electrical tools and common construction equipment

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking, climbing; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, crawling

Lifting: Heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling (80 + pounds) occasionally

Environment: Work outside or inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, dirt, sewage, water. toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration; work around moving objects or vehicles; insects, rodents, may work alone, regular exposure to high heat, fast moving mechanical parts

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, occasional prolonged or irregular hours