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Boone County Fiscal Court
Job Description
Public Services Laborer
December 2012
Public Works
Pay Level 2
Job Summary
This is a position within the Public Works Department with a wide variety of duties pertaining to the
maintenance of roads, streets, storm sewers, bridges and drainage structures within Boone County.
A Public Services Laborer is responsible for performing manual tasks assigned by a Public Services
Road Crew Leader.
Major Essential Duties
The Public Services Laborer will:
 Assist Public Services Road Crew Leader with general maintenance of County right-of-ways,
roads and storm sewer systems including on the job training as needed
 Assist with the servicing and maintenance of equipment and tools used by Public Services Road
Crews
 Operate vehicles, trucks and equipment as needed for construction work, street maintenance, and
hauling of materials
Minor Essential Duties
 Assist with the Department’s snow removal operations
 Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
 As assigned
Relationships
 The Public Services Laborer performs duties within the Public Works Department, under the
direct supervision of the Public Services Supervisor, Road or Inmate Crew Leader
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
 Graduate of a standard high school, vocational school or the equivalency, supplemented by
experience or training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform
required duties in the Public Services Division
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Language Skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
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Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals
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Reasoning Skills
Solve practical problems
Interpret some technical and instructional material
Make decisions which serve the county’s best interest and follows the missions and objectives of
the Public Works Department
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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky driver’s license
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Commonwealth of Kentucky Class B commercial
driver’s license
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Other Knowledge and/or Skills
Ability to work as a member of a Public Services Road Crew performing such tasks as breaking
out damaged street/roadway sections, curb and gutters; ability to pour, shovel, tamp/smooth
asphalt and concrete in order to make repairs
Ability to work with other department, county and other agency personnel
Ability to work under general supervision
Physical Demands
 While performing job duties, the employee could reasonably be expected to:
 Regularly (over 2/3 of regular working day)
o Stand or walk
o Talk or hear
o Lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
o Operate a motor vehicle
 Vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and
the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
 The work environments described in the preceding paragraphs represent those encountered while
performing the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
 The noise level is usually moderate to high
 Temperature level will vary from extreme cold to extreme heat.
 Moisture level will vary from extreme dry to rain, snow, and icy conditions.
Comments
 Must display the following:
o Positive communication
o Objectivity
o Willingness to solve problems
o Commitment to Boone County’s best interests
 Must adhere to the applicable provisions of the Public Works Department Rules and Procedures,
the Boone County Personnel Policies and Procedures, the Boone County Administrative Code,
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the Kentucky Revised Statutes, and any other procedures, rules, regulations, and policies set
forth by appropriate authorities
Must be neat in appearance
Must be 18 years or older
Must maintain confidentiality when required
Date Approved:_______________
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