General Utility Worker

This is for internal candidates only*
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This is manual work involved in the upkeep of highways, grounds, buildings, and equipment. Employees perform a variety of physical labor tasks requiring some knowledge and experience in their particular work assignments. Duties performed are below the trades helper or apprentice level. Work is performed with only general supervision in repetitive and routine assignments and may be closely supervised when assisting higher-level tradesman in performing more complex work.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES PERFORMED
Rakes bituminous materials to smooth grade; finishes concrete in highway construction work; sets traffic signs along highway rights-of-way. Services automotive equipment by lubricating, changing tires, cleaning and polishing; replaces light bulbs, spark plugs, steam cleans motor blocks, chassis, and radiators. Digs holes for setting utility poles; assists linemen by furnishing them with tools, fittings, and equipment; stretches wires between poles; clears rights of way. Acts as lead worker above laborers in grounds upkeep, erecting bleachers, and laying off athletic fields. Makes routine repairs to windows, screens, doors, replaces light bulbs, unstops drains, cleans floors prior to refinishing. Performs related duties as required.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Some knowledge of the application of trade skills to the duties assigned. Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in performing work assignments. Ability to follow oral work assignments. Physical strength sufficient to move relatively heavy objects and to work at heavy manual tasks for considerable periods of time.

Minimum Education and Experience
Education and/or experience in the performance of a variety of manual tasks that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience.