TW&L PART-TIME STUDENT / LABORER

Summary:

Performs various duties in either department (Electric OR Water & Sewer).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Loads, unloads and carries materials, supplies and equipment.
• Drags limbs and brush to street (when assigned to tree trimming crew).
• Pulls/removes water meter lids (when assigned to assist meter reader).
• Assists in the maintenance of right-of-way for properties to include mowing of grass and spraying of poison on weeds and other growth detrimental to the operating efficiency of the utility service applicable.
• Assists in repairing leaks and breakage in water lines (when assigned to a water crew).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualification Requirements:

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation, with does not create undue hardship, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school student (at least 16 years of age) or high school diploma or acceptable equivalent (i.e. GED).

Language Skills:

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply principles of logical thinking or scientific thinking in routine and non-routine functions of operation, maintenance and construction.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations:

Valid driver’s license for the State of Mississippi.

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 accommodation, which does not create undue hardship, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is routinely required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must routinely lift and/or move fifty (50) or more pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must have physical strength and agility to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation, which does not create undue hardship, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to all types of weather conditions, traffic conditions and construction equipment/machinery; may be subject to storm and emergency work and the normal hazards of construction work.