Laborer - Jefferson County Highway Department

How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please submit your application directly to Jefferson County Human Resources. You may apply online via our Employment Portal at jefferson-portal.mycivilservice.com or by mailing a paper application to: Jefferson County Human Resources, 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

Laborer - Jefferson County Highway Department

At the present time there are three (3) openings for temporary seasonal laborers within the Jefferson County Highway Department. This position is a Grade 3 hiring step 1, with an hourly rate of $19.67. No experience or training required, but experience in heavy manual labor is desirable.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (illustrative only):

• Clean vehicles and buildings.
• Performs a variety of manual labor tasks subject to adverse weather conditions and after in an unpleasant environment.
• Assists in the maintenance or construction of roads, streets, utility and drainage systems.
• Operates power driven tools and equipment such as saws, compressors, drills, mixers, pumps, and mowers.
• May operate trucks, automobiles, forklifts, and other motorized equipment.
• Assists in operation of snow plow.
• Uses hand tools such as shovels, scythes, forks, and rakes in road and grounds maintenance.
• Loads and unloads trucks and stacks materials and supplies.
• Acts as a flag person on highway jobs.
• Assists in semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, electrical, or painting operations.
• Assists in repairing windows, doors, floors, walls, and other building structures.
• Performs general clean-up work such as removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass, shoveling snow, and assisting in collection of rubbish and litter.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Willingness to perform arduous and routine manual work.
• Ability to lift heavy weights; ability to follow simple oral or written instructions.
• Willingness to work under all weather conditions.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Dependability.
• Physical endurance.
• Good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None is required, but some experience in heavy manual labor is desirable.

Anyone interested in this position can file an application with the Jefferson
County Human Resources Department at 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601.