Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $21.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Vacation leave
sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Ada County is a thriving community with a workforce of over 2,000 dedicated employees committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The county government operates with a strong focus on efficient and effective management of resources to serve the public's best interests. Within this framework, the Operations Department plays a crucial role by ensuring that county-owned buildings and facilities are well-constructed, properly maintained, and functioning at optimal levels. Ada County is known for offering a competitive Total Rewards package that increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent. This includes excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- some experience in heavy manual labor preferred
- skill in the use of a variety of simple hand tools
- ability to work safely with a variety of tools such as shovels, ladders, mower, saws
- ability to operate motor vehicles safely
- ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions
- subject to Sheriff’s Office security clearance (criminal records) check and fingerprinting
- possess a valid Idaho driver’s license
- must be able to be reached by telephone after hours
- working hours will vary and may include weekends
- must support and work at all county facilities and buildings
- may be assigned to special assignments
- designated safety sensitive position subject to random drug testing
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- some experience in heavy manual labor preferred
- skill in the use of a variety of simple hand tools
- ability to work safely with a variety of tools such as shovels, ladders, mower, saws
- ability to operate motor vehicles safely
- ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions
Job Duties
- Clean gutters, culverts, sewers and other drainage structures
- load and unload stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, lumber, snow removal and heavy mechanical equipment
- assist in a helper capacity in semi-skilled work such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, auto repair and concrete work by retrieving tools, moving lumber, mixing or stirring concrete
- unload materials and equipment from delivery trucks
- complete records for receipt of shipments
- deliver boxes, packages, mail, etc.
- operate larger automotive equipment
- may train in the operation of riding rotary mowers
- perform simple pruning of trees and shrubs
- perform various tasks such as trash pick-up/removal, operating a small floor scrubbing machine and light janitorial duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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