Seasonal Part-time (Non-Benefited)

Part-time Wage Scale Level 1
Conservation Department Seasonal Laborers
Trail Crew

Essential Functions: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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.)

• Clearing fallen trees, brush and debris off trails
• Brush cutting trails, using power tools, loppers and other hand tools
• Maintaining/installing Conservation Area trailheads, parking areas and signage
• Constructing/re-decking bridges and bog bridging

Supervision Received:
Works under immediate supervision of Crew Supervisor. May receive guidance and direction from skilled or other laborers in the Department.

Supervision Given: None.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Outdoor, landscape and/or construction work experience in all types of weather
• Minimum 1 year experience with power tools, lawn mowers, string trimmers and chainsaws.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• First Aid/CPR Certified

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is required to stand, talk and hear for extended periods; is infrequently required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; uses hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaches with hands and arms; specific vision abilities required include close and medium distance vision, peripheral and color vision and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; ability to operate various mechanized equipment, hand tools, keyboard, telephone; constantly lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 lbs.

Tools and Equipment Used:
Power tools, and other hand tools associated with landscaping and construction. Landscaping/construction machinery such as, but not limited to, lawn Mowers.


Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is required to stand, talk and hear for extended periods; is infrequently required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; uses hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaches with hands and arms; specific vision abilities required include close and medium distance vision, peripheral and color vision and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; ability to operate various mechanized equipment, hand tools, keyboard, telephone; constantly lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100 lbs.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed outdoors, requiring exposure to weather conditions with frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, noise level is loud. Works frequently near moving mechanical parts. Operates hand tools and equipment in the construction, repair and maintenance of municipal facilities, grounds, parks and trees. Operates computers, telephone, and occasionally other standard office equipment. Operates motorized vehicles and equipment, including pickup truck, utility truck, plate compactor, saws, pumps, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, mobile or portable radio. There is work frequently near moving mechanical parts and experiences vibration.

Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.