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Pierce County

Extra Hire Laborer

SALARY

$16.00 Hourly

LOCATION

Frederickson, WA

JOB TYPE

Extra Hire

JOB NUMBER

18-00147

DEPARTMENT

Planning and Public Works (PW)

DIVISION

PPW-Surface Water Management-M&O&Quarry

OPENING DATE

03/28/2018

SALARY

$16.00 Hourly

LOCATION

Frederickson, WA

JOB TYPE

Extra Hire

JOB NUMBER

18-00147

DEPARTMENT

Planning and Public Works (PW)

DIVISION

PPW-Surface Water Management-M&O&Quarry

OPENING DATE

03/28/2018

Description

Extra Hire Laborer
Planning & Public Works – Maintenance & Operations Division

40 hours per week (no benefits), may include mandatory overtime
*Positions are projected to last up to six months but may end sooner depending on operational needs.
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THIS POSITION IS BEING REOPENED TO INCREASE THE APPLICANT POOL.
  APPLY SOON!  POSITIONS AVAILABLE.

 
Applicants must include a copy of their "COMPLETE" Driving Record Abstract issued by the State of Washington, Department of Licensing with their application materials.  

A copy of your "COMPLETE" Driving Record Abstract can be obtained online at 
https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dsdiadr/ or use the request form at http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/500009.pdf  issued by the State of Washington, Department of Licensing.  
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If a current official driving record is not attached to your application, you will not receive further consideration.

Please redact/black out your date of birth (DOB) and gender from your Drivers Abstract form, as we do not need that information.  
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(No Faxed, or emailed versions will be accepted)  
 

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:
Duties/Skills
  • Provide manual labor for maintenance and landscaping projects
  • Maintain and safely operate small power tools and landscape equipment
  • Follow verbal and written instructions
  • Work well with the public and provide excellent customer service
  • Safely operate a motor vehicle
 Abilities / Work Environment
  • Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and/or evenings
  • Ability to report to a variety of work locations depending on job sites
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to kneel, bend, climb, reach, crawl, work at heights, and walk on uneven terrain
  • Work is performed outside in all types of weather conditions
  • Work may be performed around various types of vegetation that emit dust, pollen, and scents/odors and house a variety of insect types
  • Work may be performed around fertilizers and landscaping chemicals

Qualifications

Applicant must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be able to read and follow verbal and written instructions
  • Have a valid Washington State driver's license
  • Be able to operate small electric and gas powered tools and hand tools
  • Be able to work on steep, uneven terrain in all weather conditions
  • Be able to lift at least 50 pounds
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You must upload into NEOGOV a copy of a current drivers abstract (No Faxed, or emailed versions will be accepted) .  

Applicants should request the "COMPLETE" Driving Record Abstract. Online at  https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dsdiadr/ or use the request form at http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/500009.pdf  issued by the State of Washington, Department of Licensing.  If a recent official driving record is not attached to your application, you will not receive further consideration.

DRIVING STANDARDS

The following driving standards represent the maximum allowable violations of driving laws and must not exceed six (6) total points in the last 36 months.

Violation Type = Points
  • Denial of issuance of driver's license = 8 points
  • Negligent homicide = 8 points
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs = 8 points
  • Negligent Driving 1 (involving an accident) = 8 points
  • Negligent Driving 2 (involving an accident) = 4 points
  • Hit and run (attended) = 8 points
  • Hit and run (unattended) = 6 points
  • Driving while driver's license suspended = 4 points
  • Other moving violations involving an accident = 4 points
  • Other moving violations not involving an accident = 2 points
  • Reckless driving (involving an accident)  = 8 points
  • Reckless driving (not involving an accident) = 6 points
  • Speeding in excess of the posted limit:
    • 0 - 14 over = 2 points
    • 15 - 19 over = 3 points
    • 20 - 25 over = 4 points
    • over 26 = 5 points
* Note: Other driving offenses not listed here will be assessed points values on a case by case basis.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:
 
Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application.

  • If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
  • Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need. 
 
This is a competitive selection process.  Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.  Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.  Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.  Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews. 
 
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce.  Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

Employer
Pierce County
Phone
(253) 798-7480
For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250
Website
http://www.piercecountywa.org/jobs
Address
Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402
Employer
Pierce County
Phone
(253) 798-7480
Website
http://www.piercecountywa.org/jobs
Address
Pierce County Human Resources
950 Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200
Tacoma, Washington, 98402