Seasonal Laborer - Public Works Road Operations

201 Avon Ave, Burlington WA

Description

***NOTE*** To be considered for this position, please apply at the Skagit County Job Opportunity site: SUMMARY: **This is a seasonal position, anticipated to work 40 hours per week for approximately 5 months** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists County Road Operations crew with duties such as flagging, mowing, weeding, vegetation control and a varied range of maintenance functions to repair and maintain County roadways. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work. ***NOTE*** To be considered for this position, please apply at the Skagit County Job Opportunity site: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - High School graduate or possessive of G.E.D. - Must be 18 years or older. - No professional experience required. Requires knowledge of: - Work hazards and safety procedures. - Basic principles of road maintenance Requires the ability to: - Work with people in a courteous manner - Follow oral and written instructions - Remain constantly alert, both mentally and physically and remain calm in road emergency situations. - Communicate effectively with other employees and the public - Work safely under potentially hazardous road or weather conditions - Pass a drug screening test Licenses and/or Certifications: - Must possess a Washington State Driver's License. - Washington State flagger certification desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have hand-eye coordination to operate equipment, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, and perform extended periods of physical labor. Hazards: Most work is in the field, with exposure to extreme weather conditions, rough terrain, potential hazards from road conditions, or road machinery and equipment.