Worker, Trades I

1 day ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States City of Lake Charles Full time

Trades Worker I

Salary Level:  Start: $ Max Rate: $20.35 (R3)

FLSA Status:   Non-exempt - Hourly

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this individual is responsible for duties of a semi-skilled level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Responsible for semi-skilled electrical work such as: wiring, replacing fuses and bulbs, and conduit work.
  • Use of power tools and hand tools.
  • Operation and maintenance of machinery including jack hammer, power saw, boring and tapping machine.
  • Store tools, supplies, materials, and equipment when not in use.
  • Assist in installation and repair of Water and Wastewater lines; joining and sealing of pipes; assist in construction of manholes and forms; and repair or installation of fire hydrants.
  • Knowledge of general servicing schedules of vehicles and equipment such as greasing and lubing; oil changes; repair of tires; air, oil, and fuel filter; etc.
  • Dig out, grade and fill ditches and potholes. Perform any other duties as assigned. 
 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 QUALIFICATIONS
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Knowledge of tools and test instruments and equipment used in construction and electrical work.
  • Knowledge to operate hand, air, and electric tools and equipment necessary for repair and maintenance of vehicles.
  • Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Regular prompt attendance is an essential function to this position.
  • The ability to get along and promote a harmonious working environment with vendors, supervisors, citizens, and co-workers is an essential function of this position.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situation

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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