Laborer

This position is located in the Fleet and Family Readiness Division at Navy Region Northwest, Naval Station Everett, Pacific Beach Resort. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks requiring moderately heavy physical effort.

Duties

Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc. Moves heavy boxes or cartons by hand, hand-truck, or dolly. Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Stacks boxes and cartons where directed. Using a shovel, digs ditches where grading and sloping is not required. Fills holes with dirt and levels bumps and low places using shovel, hand tamper, and rake. Runs hand and powered lawnmowers which do not require very heavy physical effort. Clears small trees and bushes using hatchet, handsaw, or clipper. Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as directed. May shovel snow sand or dirt from sidewalks. Collects and empties garbage cans, burns garbage and trash. Washes and waxes cars and trucks by hand or using powered buffer. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Skill and knowledge to operate and control riding mowers on slopes which requires constant attention to working space and environment. Operates various controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift, lower, adjust, engage, and disengage components. Safely operates equipment around buildings, walls, trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides, trenches, curbs, rocks and other visible obstacles. Ability to operate controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift/lower, engage/disengage components or attached devices. Knowledge of safe and efficient operating techniques of various large equipment and power tools: Operates a variety of other power equipment to include, but not limited to: posthole diggers, blowers, weed eaters, power washers, mowers, box trucks with lift gate, etc. Knowledge and skill using hand tools and other equipment such as: shovels, rakes, hammers, bars, saws, axes, loppers, wrenches, brushes, brooms, ladders, banding equipment, and pallet jacks.

Requirements

Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation Must possess or be able to obtain a fork lift driver's license, first aid, and CPR certifications within the first 60 days of employment Must be able to obtain a Safe Inflatable Operators Training Organization (SIOTO) certification. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Work indoors may expose the worker to drafts, noise, dust and dirt, and require standing on concrete floors for long periods. Special care is required to avoid serious injuries. Outdoor work is performed in all kinds of weather Outdoor work is performed in all kinds of weather. May be required to wear issued protective gear such as safety gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, boots, etc.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.