Seasonal Labor - Public Works Department

at Pottawatomie County in Westmoreland, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Job Type

Temporary

Description

Pottawatomie County Public works is hiring for three (3) seasonal labor positions with the county public works department for summer/winter 2026. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Pottawatomie County Public Works Road Supervisor or their designee, the Temporary Seasonal Laborer is a nonexempt temporary position under FLSA. The position is responsible for: 1) ensuring the safety of the driving public and fellow employees in and around construction or work zones by setting up traffic control devices and performing work zone traffic control; 2) performing mowing operations along County public roads; 3) operating various types of machinery on construction projects and; 4) working with hand tools while assisting the maintenance of County roads and drainage structures. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Sets up traffic control signing in work zones as per Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Manual.
2. Directs traffic through construction zones.
3. Responsible for assuring signs and equipment required for project are taken to the job site.
4. Maintains and moves signing as required.
5. Operates machinery including mowers, rollers, power tools and compactors.
6. Assists in the construction and maintenance of bridges, culverts, and other drainage structures.
7. Performs light maintenance and servicing work on equipment.
8. Cuts trees and brush along roads.
9. Regular and predictable attendance required.
10. Maintains daily labor and equipment record.
11. Reports equipment problems to the shop.
12. Ensures positive public relations with public and staff.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists other Public Works Departments as the need arises
2. Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The work environment and physical demand characteristics described here are representative and not intended to be fully inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.