SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
                    CLOSED PROMOTIONAL POSTING
		                     FOR CURRENT SHELBY COUNTY PERMANENT OR DURATIONAL EMPLOYEES

LABORER SKILLED 
ROAD DEPARTMENT

Job Number:	11-358				Job Code: B1033 

SALARY																	EEOC CODE							
Entry Level: $14.37 Per Hour												   70							

Open Date:  August 2, 2011										Close Date:  August 9, 2011

Position Summary:
Works under direct supervision to perform physical labor in support of skilled tasks and participates in the learning of such skills in the Roads and Bridges Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to read and write, plus at least three (3) years experience as a laborer assisting in the functions of a skilled area; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.  (Experience in concrete construction, use of hand tools and related power tools preferred.) 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
•	Must possess a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License with a "Class B" tanker endorsement or secure one as of employment date.
•	Must be able to consistently lift seventy-five (75) to ninety (90) lbs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Ability to perform all types of work related to concrete, such as: building forms, tying steel, setting grades, finishing concrete, and use of tools associated with this type of work.
•	Ability to make general mathematical computations necessary in the construction of drainage structures, headwalls, abutments and related work.
•	Ability to read and record distance with carpenter rule or tape.
•	Physical ability to perform assigned tasks 
•	Knowledge and ability to use hand tools, related power tools, and air tools.
•	Ability to read and understand written instructions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Builds, erects and set to grade metal and wooden forms for concrete placement..
•	Pours, finishes and cures concrete using mechanical as well as hand tools.
•	Builds, lines and finishes to grade brick junction boxes, drop inlet boxes and drainage manholes.
•	Cleans and maintains tools, equipment and materials used in the construction and repair of drainage structures.
•	Drives two and one half (2 ½) ton crew truck, two (2) ton dump truck and other utility vehicles.
•	Builds, climbs and works on OSHA approved scaffolding.
•	Assists Foremen in the laying out of control lines and grades for structures.
•	Assists Foremen in controlling inmate laborers.
•	Performs housekeeping tasks that are necessary to maintain a clean and safe work area.
•	Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 
on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap status 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
M/F/H/V