The Laborer 2 works under general supervision of an operations supervisor who assigns work verbally and reviews work upon completion for thoroughness and adequacy. Agency and State safety rules, and State and agency rules and regulations and operating procedures guide the employee. The Laborer 2 has regular contact in person or by telephone with other employees in the work unit to exchange information about work assignments and get or give additional instructions. The employee has occasional contact employees in other units and the public to exchange information related to doing the assigned work. It requires walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods, at times in confined spaces.
Work occurs on ladders, scaffolds, and other above-ground locations.
Employees may be exposed to dust, fumes, noise and unpleasant variation in temperature. Work requires lifting and carrying heavy objects. Some positions require working with or around chemicals and caustic compounds such as pesticides, herbicides, disinfectants, and cleaning agents. Some positions require working around forest fires. Basic knowledge of the use, operation and maintenance of various tools and equipment used to do the work.