Job Descriptions

Construction Worker

Meet Basic Work Requirements.
Labor work is involved. Must meet Level 4 Physical capacity
Examples of work (but by no means complete):

• Load, unload, carry, transport and stockpile material and equipment
• Hand tool work such as saws, shovel, sledge hammer, hammer, pick, etc.
• Assist in setting forms, paving accessories, rebar, mesh, etc. Nailing, aligning,
• Concrete work-shoveling, leveling, placing, screed and strike off, help finishers
• Lay pipe of many types in many conditions-usually in trenches and excavations
• Clean, sandblast, paint, caulk, seal
• Flag for traffic control
• General labor work

Truck Driver, CDL A or B

Meet Basic Work Requirements
Construction Worker duties appropriate for level 3
Maintain valid Kansas Class B Commercial Drivers license and medical card:
     Safely operate tandem axle trucks: dump truck, Concrete Mixer, water truck, and other
Maintain valid Kansas Class A Commercial Drivers license and medical card:
     Safely operate tandem axle trucks: dump truck, Concrete Mixer, water truck, and other
     Safely operate triple axle straight semi tractor and trailer: Dump trucks, Low boy trailer, other trailers
Physical ability to

• Safely climb in and out of cab, bed and mixer
• Safely sit behind the wheel and operate the truck
• Safely operate truck accessories such as concrete chutes, water hoses, etc.
• Keep truck bed, mixers, tanks, etc. clean and operable
• Use mirrors, turn to look and any operating requirement

Labor is involved. Must meet Level 3 Physical capacity
Maintain the vehicle: Check and fill all fluids; Clean cab, mirrors and glass; check gages; check tires
Perform walk around inspections
Report all incidents, accidents, safety violations, maintenance deficiencies
Read and comprehend at a 10th grade level. Write legibly and coherently

Operator (General Requirements for all operators)

Meet Basic Work Requirements
Construction Worker duties appropriate for level 3
Labor work is involved. Operators are expected to perform Construction Worker task when not operating
Operators must be able to safely mount and dismount the machine at frequent intervals
Maintain the equipment as required and without reminders:

• Check and fill all fluids
• Clean cab, mirrors and glass
• Monitor gauges
• Check tires/tracks
• All lubrications at required intervals
• Look for wear points/listen for unusual noises

Safely operate the machine within its limits and requirements of the job
Report all incidents, accidents, safety violations, maintenance deficiencies
Read and comprehend at a 10th grade level. Write legibly and coherently

Form setter/Finisher

Meet Basic Work Requirements
Construction Worker duties appropriate for level 4
Report all incidents, accidents, safety violations, maintenance deficiencies
Read and comprehend at a 10th grade level. Write legibly and coherently
Set string lines and forms from information furnished by plans or stakes
Check flowlines, identify drainage problems, correct as required. Notify supervisor of problems
Brace forms. Install chamfers and detail requirements
Direct and assist construction workers to install paving accessories, tie bars, baskets, etc.
Direct construction workers to place and screed concrete
Direct construction workers to strip forms, grout tie holes, and similar finish
Finish concrete to flat surfaces that drain properly without tool marks and with a high quality appearance
More experienced finishers will be able to finish curb and gutters, building floors and other special surfaces

Pipe Layer

Meet Basic Work Requirements
Construction Worker duties appropriate for level 4
Report all incidents, accidents, safety violations, maintenance deficiencies
Read and comprehend at a 10th grade level. Write legibly and coherently
Set laser, string lines, etc. to establish pipe grades from information furnished by plans or stakes
Make and check joint connections, pipe flowlines, grades and alignments
Identify drainage problems, correct as required. Notify supervisor of problems
Know, practice and teach safety procedures. Competent Person for excavations and trench safety
Grade, set manhole and precast structures
Competent Person for confined spaces
Test pipe systems and manholes
Direct and assist construction workers to help with piping and manhole installation, cleanup, preparations, etc. Direct construction workers to make joints and connect existing facilities

Mechanic

Meet Basic Work Requirements, herein
Construction Worker duties appropriate for level 3
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Report all incidents, accidents, safety violations, maintenance deficiencies
Read and comprehend at a 12th grade level. Write legibly and coherently
Exhibit, maintain and update skills to troubleshoot basic repair diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems
Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical and control systems
Basic welding to repair and maintain equipment
No person knows everything. Every person is expected and required to tell the supervisor when an activity is beyond that person’s ability.

Superintendent, Foreman, Quality Control

Meet Basic Work Requirements, herein
Meet “Project Superintendent Responsibilities’ furnished at interview
Construction Worker duties appropriate for level 3
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Report all incidents, accidents, safety violations, maintenance deficiencies
Read and comprehend at a 12th grade level. Write legibly and coherently
Exhibit, maintain and update skills required for the project, to be furnished at interview

Office Personnel

Meet Basic Work Requirements, herein
Construction Worker duties appropriate for level 1
Report all incidents, accidents, safety violations, maintenance deficiencies
Read and comprehend at a 12th grade level. Write legibly and coherently
Exhibit, maintain and update skills required for the project, to be furnished at interview