Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
The Seasonal Worker performs general labor, maintenance, landscaping, and construction-related duties across various departments and work sites. The position works under direct supervision and may assist maintenance, electrical, mechanical, and sewer operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Cut and remove grass, weeds, and vegetation around ditches and drainage channels.
- Clean and clear basins, ditches, drainage channels, and floodwall levees.
- Assist with cleanup following sanitary sewer overflows and rain events.
- Maintain designated sections of the Louisville Loop and levee areas.
- Operate weed trimmers, lawn mowers, small hand tools, and other equipment.
- Remove debris from work areas, drainage channels, ditches, and levees.
- Perform painting and other general labor duties.
- Assist with the operation and maintenance of sewer cleaning and flushing equipment.
- Assist with repair and replacement of property service connections, main sewers, manholes, and catch basins.
- Assist electrical and mechanical personnel with various projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must successfully pass the CAPS test.
- Must demonstrate safe work habits.
- Must have a reliable means of communication during off-duty hours.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to perform physically demanding general labor for extended periods.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, climb, crawl, push, pull, and reach.
- Ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined areas.
- Must be comfortable working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
Work Environment
- Primarily performed at construction and outdoor work sites.
- May involve wet or damp areas, ditches, drainage channels, sewer-related areas, and uneven terrain.
- May involve exposure to dust, grass, weeds, insects, gases, oils, solvents, gasoline, and pesticides.
- Work may involve loud equipment and machinery.
- Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.