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Laborer Page 1 I 1 Jurisdiction: City of Cortland Jurisdictional Class: Labor Adopted: 10/15/80 Amended: 7/15/99; 6/25/10 LABORER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: A laborer performs routine manual work which requires physical endurance and a willingness to perform arduous tasks. The work is performed under direct supervision. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Rakes and shovels asphalt to patch potholes or assist in the paving of streets; Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of sidewalks by shoveling, jack hammering, laying forms, and pouring cement; Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipeline by excavating, laying pipe, and back filling; Loads and unloads trucks; Cuts brush, removes dead trees, plants grass, and mows lawns; Cleans debris from parking lots and culverts; Shovels snow and spreads salt on sidewalks; Serves as a wing man on a snow plow; Operates power tools and equipment such as saws, mixers, jack hammers, and mowers; Acts as a flagman on street jobs; Performs routine maintenance on water and sewer systems; Cleans vehicles and buildings; Operates motor equipment on a relief, emergency, or trainee basis; May install and repair traffic signs; May apply markings for road striping, directional traffic arrows and stop bars; May apply and maintain markings for public parking areas; May maintain traffic signals in the City; May maintain event banners and decorative for the City; May be responsible for emergency tree removal during storms; May be involved in the City tree removal program. FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Ability and willingness to perform routine manual labor; Ability to follow oral and written directions; Willingness to work in inclement weather; Physical strength and endurance; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a NYS Class D Driver’s License may be required.