Construction Helper

Duties and Responsibilities

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Assists construction, maintenance and transportation crews in the repair of roads, road shoulders, county owned rights-of-way, easements, bridges, storm water drainage systems, sidewalks, driveways and other related County assets.
• Provide a level of maintenance of temporary traffic control functions and flagger duties.
• Mows and trims grassy areas along roadways, rights-of-way, ponds, easements, in medians and around county assets.
• Operates various types of power and hand tools, light construction equipment and light to medium capacity vehicles as needed.
• Cuts and trims brush, weeds, trees and assist in removing trees, stumps, and perform maintenance of vegetated areas.
• Spreads marl, sand, gravel and asphalt to repair roads.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Moves furniture, heavy equipment and materials.
• Assists in the construction of concrete forms and culverts.
• Sets barricades and performs flagman duties.
• Carries tools and equipment to and from storage and work areas.
• Performs routine service and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists pouring and finishing concrete driveways and sidewalks.
• Maintains drainage ditches and canals.
• Fills washouts and spreads fill dirt.
• Use various types of power and hand tools and operate light construction equipment.
• Assists with laying brick, cement block, performing concrete work, and related construction work for construction, maintenance and repair of public work structures.
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Cleans work sites upon work completion.
• Work in times of crises and during emergency events as they occur.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Some knowledge of safety requirements involved with operation of required tools and equipment.
• Some knowledge of proper operation of mechanical and powered grounds maintenance equipment.
• Some knowledge in the use of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Skill in the use of custodial, grounds keeping and building trades equipment and tools.
• Ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to stand, bend and kneel.
• Ability to work outside in a subtropical climate and adverse weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Requires bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching at ground levels, standing for long periods of time, and eye and hand coordination.
• Required to work outside in a subtropical climate under adverse weather, and high noise levels.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and tools.
• Required to lift a minimum of five (5) lbs. and greater with an average of forty-five (45) lbs. with occasional lifting up to approximately ninety (90) pounds over uneven, rough terrain.

Work Category

• Heavy Work- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Completion of Sixth grade; AND
• Six months of experience assisting in general maintenance or construction work.