Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Classification Specification

LABORER "A"
Pay Grade A41

Basic Function
Under close supervision, performs unskilled and semi-skilled paving grounds maintenance, and assists other facilities maintenance personnel in more complex tasks.

Classification Characteristics
Differs from Property Maintainer in that Laborer "A" performs unskilled and semi-skilled tasks paving and grounds maintenance, runs errands, and provides unskilled or semi-skilled assistance in carpentry, painting, shop equipment maintenance or other craft areas, while Property Maintainer performs semi-skilled and skilled work in those areas.

Supervised by: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:

Examples of Duties
  • Removes old paving, excavates and prepares area to be paved, and evenly distributes, levels and smoothes asphalt or concrete slabs
  • Loads, unloads and transports tools, supplies and equipment, which may require use of trucks and/or trailers
  • Operates forklifts and heavy construction equipment including, but not limited to, bulldozers, front end loaders, dump trucks and rollers
  • Trims trees and bushes and kills and removes weeds at Metro facilities and layover zones
  • Moves full loads, unloads and transports tools, supplies and equipment, which may require use of trucks and/or trailers
  • Moves furniture
  • Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures utilized in construction and asphalt and concrete paving
  • Vehicle operations and safety

Ability to:
  • Operate heavy construction equipment including, but not limited to, bulldozers, front end loaders, dump trucks, and rollers
  • Safely operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Communicate effectively with others
  • Safely operate Metro vehicles
  • Follow verbal and written instructions
  • Communicate effectively with others
  • Lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds
  • Perform strenuous tasks throughout the shift
  • Work at heights up to 20 feet
  • Tolerate exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, and outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
  • Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable time frame
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the LABORER "A" position MUST meet the following requirements:

  • 1 year’s experience performing custodial or other related work
  • Valid California Class C driver’s license

Special Conditions
  • Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
  • Must be able to obtain a Class A drivers license
  • Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.

Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.


Date Originally Created: 4/13/1995
Date Last Revised: 3/4/2011
ATU: 0830A