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Shelby County, AL

Laborer II - CDL - Highway

Columbiana, AL · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Highway Department Road Machine Operator Work is performed for the Highway Department and involves ... Assists skilled workers by carrying materials and tools, or performing unskilled tasks such as ...

AP Precision Metals Inc

Welding Operator

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... manufacturing machines and made equally significant investments in employee training and ... unskilled labor to high-paid technicians. We take pride in the customers we serve and just as much ...

State of Oklahoma

Heavy Equipment Operator

Antlers, OK · On-site

$40K/yr

Operates equipment or heavy machinery such as trucks, tractors, road graders, bulldozers ... unskilled and semiskilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways. Level II ...

Personnel Services

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Schulenburg, TX · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

... machinery and assembly lines. * Performs any unskilled job at the plant. * May operate forklift when normal operator is out. * Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee. * Performs ...

Altorfer CAT

Helper - Tractor

East Dundee, IL · On-site

$25.29 - $31.65/hr

Removal and installation of parts requiring use of hand and air operated tools only, excluding ... Unskilled * Load/unload components, parts, equipment and machinery. * Conduct machine inventories.

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Forsyth County

Equipment Operator

Cumming, GA · On-site

$36K/yr

Position Information The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled or unskilled ... Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities ...

Altorfer CAT

Helper - Tractor

East Dundee, IL

$31.65/hr

Removal and installation of parts requiring use of hand and air operated tools only, excluding ... Unskilled * Load/unload components, parts, equipment and machinery. * Conduct machine inventories.

Altorfer CAT

Helper - Tractor

Dundee, IL · On-site

$25.29 - $31.65/hr

Removal and installation of parts requiring use of hand and air operated tools only, excluding ... Unskilled * Load/unload components, parts, equipment and machinery. * Conduct machine inventories.

Baltimore County

Laborer I

Towson, MD · On-site

$16.90 - $19.06/hr

... unskilled and semi-skilled labor work, uses hand and power operated tools, and trains and assists ... Skills in the safe operation of tools, equipment, and machines used on the job Ability to apply ...

Baltimore County, MD

Laborer I

Towson, MD · On-site

$16.90 - $19.06/hr

Operates a variety of hand and power operated tools and machines * Cleans and maintains tools ... Performs other unskilled labor tasks and trains and assists in more complex work * Participates in ...

West Virginia

Laundry Worker

Charleston, WV · On-site

$25K - $43K/yr

Nature of Work These positions work under direct supervision, performs unskilled work at the entry level operating regular and large-capacity washing machines, tumble dryers and related laundry ...

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Laborer II - CDL - Highway

Columbiana, AL • On-site

Shelby County, AL
Public Administration • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$18 - $23/hr

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Job description

Highway Department Road Machine Operator

Work is performed for the Highway Department and involves the semi-skilled operation of standard road machines and medium to light equipment, in the performance of manual labor associated with the construction and maintenance of county rights-of-way, roads, ditches, and storm sewers and dredges. Position also works on paving, patching, sign, and hydroscopic excavator crews and is subject to drive vehicles including, but not limited to, small single-axle dump trucks, the sign truck, or flat-bed trucks.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operates standard road machines (jackhammers, cement vibrators, mixers, striping machines, tools, etc.) and medium to light equipment in the performance of manuals work associated with the construction and maintenance of county rights-of-way, roads, ditches, and storm sewers.
  • Operates vehicles including, but not limited to, small single-axle dump trucks, the sign truck, or flat-bed trucks.
  • Performs routine maintenance of machines, equipment, and tools used.
  • Loads and unloads dirt, construction material and supplies from trucks and other vehicles.
  • Cuts grass, weeds, and brush and clears job sites with hands tools and weed eaters.
  • Cleans culverts, drains, and ditches.
  • Loads and unloads trucks of tools, materials, and debris.
  • Assists in the maintenance of county paved and dirt roads.
  • Spreads sand, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Removes obstructions, such as trees, from roads using hand and power saws.
  • Carries sand, concrete, asphalt and cement.
  • Applies patching materials to road surfaces.
  • Flags and directs traffic during road construction.
  • Assists skilled workers by carrying materials and tools, or performing unskilled tasks such as mixing mortar or drilling holes.
  • Digs post holes and posts and removes road signs and fencing.
  • Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.
Qualifications and Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Six months of general labor experience, including the use of tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair work.
  • Class B CDL License required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Class A CDL License.
Physical Demands & Work Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is mostly performed outdoors in all types of weather (storms, rain, cold, heat, etc.). Extremes of cold and heat temperatures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is medium to heavy in nature consisting of lifting, walking, driving, pulling, pushing, bending. Exertion activities may required 20 -50 pounds of lifting, pushing, and pulling.

Conditions of Job Offer and Employment

EXAMINATIONS: No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING: Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION: As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.

Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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