SEASONAL WORKER

TOMPKINS COUNTY

Department      Public Works 

Classification   NC per NYS DCS 5/6/03 

Labor Grade    D (4) 

Approved         4/75 

Revised             2/00 ; 3/02; 5/03 

By HH; Commissioner of Personnel 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

A Seasonal Worker performs routine unskilled manual labor typically consisting of flagging, pothole patching, digging, carrying, mowing, brush cutting, etc.  Seasonal Workers must posses physical endurance and a willingness to perform heavy and/or repetitive work in an outdoor work environment, occasionally in adverse weather conditions..  He or she will also be required to operate a pickup truck as necessary to carry tools, supplies and co-workers to and from a work site.  The incumbent works under the constant direct supervision of a crew leader.  The incumbent is required to perform any and all labor requested of him or her.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Serves as a flagger in support of road repair crews;

Assists a crew with the patching of streets and roads;

Loads and unloads trucks containing aggregate and bituminous materials;

Shovels, rakes and tamps gravel or asphalt in order to effect repairs to roadways and shoulders;

Excavates and backfills for construction and repairs;

Operates a pickup in support of project operations;

Cleans streets, park areas, culverts, and basins;

Mows grass, cuts brush and trees;

May be required to clean and maintain buildings/grounds;

Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and markings;

Performs any and all routine labor as directed by a supervisor.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ability to follow instructions; 

Ability to lift heavy weights;

Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions. 

Physical endurance; 

The employee's physical condition shall be commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

There are no minimum requirements to be employed in this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of at least a Class D New York State Driver's License at the time of appointment and maintenance of such license throughout the term of employment.

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