Laborer - Parks Construction Projects

Position Title: Laborer - Parks Construction Projects Job Posting Closing Date: The Construction Projects team of the Provo City Parks Maintenance division is looking for a high-performing individual to fill one of their seasonal laborer positions.
Seasonal Provo City employees are eligible to contribute to individual retirement savings plans through the City (401k, 457, Roth IRA, and/or Traditional IRA) and receive these great benefits: a) free admission to the Peaks Ice Arena Public Skating and Provo Shooting Sports Park; b) a free Provo City Library Card; and c) discounts from various local and national vendors.
Job Details: Pay Rate: $17.
00 to $19.
00 per hour (depending on qualifications) Essential Duties: Forming and pouring concrete, general framing, playground construction, and installation of sprinklers, landscaping, tables, and benches.
Driving equipment (small dump trucks and pick-up trucks).
Maintaining a working knowledge of power tools, Assist in cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.
Employee will be expected to assist other crew members as needed/directed and perform other related work as required.
Minimum Requirements: Any training or experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position.
License: Valid, lawful driver license may be required at time of appointment.
Applicant will be disqualified from driving for the City on the basis of an unacceptable driving record as reflected by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Preference will be given to applicants with a CDL.
Duration/Hours: Approximately six (6) months.
(Specific dates to be discussed during interview.
) Forty (40) hours per week between 6:00 a.
m.
and 5:00 p.
m.
, Monday through Thursday.
(Actual schedule will be set by the supervisor based on department need.
) Physical/Environmental Factors: Applicant must have the physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work.
This work requires strenuous physical labor; walking; bending; reaching; lifting (up to 70 lbs.
); and exposure to adverse weather conditions and some pesticides.
Pre-employment Testing: Prior to appointment, applicants will be required to successfully pass a drug screening and criminal background investigation.
Non-disclosure may result in dismissal.
Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screening results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six months.
Full Time/Part Time: Part time Position Type: Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Scheduled Hours: 40