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Laborer

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - G.15
Laborer Supervisor - 8074
Lead Laborer - 8075
Laborer - 8076

April, 1973

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SERIES CONCEPT
 

Laborers perform a variety of unskilled manual tasks; and perform other 
related duties as required.

Incumbents typically work as a part of a regular crew or as assistants to 
skilled and semi-skilled tradesworkers; load and unload trucks and other 
vehicles; move furniture, equipment and supplies; tear down and remove various 
structures; dig and/or fill ditches, trenches and other excavations for 
pipelines, walks, roads and walls; clean outdoor areas; remove debris and 
refuse from worksites; assist skilled and semi-skilled tradesworkers by 
hauling, carrying, holding and lifting materials and equipment; may operate 
power tools such as air hammers and drills; clean and maintain tools and 
equipment; and may drive a truck or other vehicles in the performance of 
duties.

The Laborer series consists of three levels.  Laborer is the operational 
level; Lead Laborer is the working supervisory level; and Laborer Supervisor 
is the full supervisory level.


                          CLASS CONCEPTS


Laborer Supervisor

Under direction, incumbents supervise and coordinate the work of the Lead 
Laborers in charge of the Laborer crews.

Incumbents typically make hiring selections among job applicants; insure that
new and existing staff receive proper training; make daily work schedules and
assignments; review work performed at various stages and upon completion; 
evaluate the performance of subordinate employees; recommend or initiate 
personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; 
and maintain various work records and prepare written and oral reports.


Lead Laborer

Under general supervision, incumbents serve as working supervisors of one or
more Laborer crews.

Incumbents typically transmit and explain work orders to Laborers, help 
workers or supervisor solve work problems, see that assignments are completed 
satisfactorily, and perform the range of duties outlined in the Series 
concept.  Additionally, incumbents have responsibilities for making or 
modifying daily work assignments of Laborers.

Laborer

Under supervision, incumbents perform operational level Laborer duties as
outlined in the Series concept.



                            MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


laborer Supervisor

Ability to reads write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations; two years
of experience as a laborer, including one year in a supervisory capacity; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Lead Laborer

Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written 
instructions; one year of experience as a laborer; or an equivalent 
combination of education and experience.


Laborer

Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written 
instructions.

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