Laborer

Class Specifications – G.15
Senior Lead Laborer – 8074
Lead Laborer – 8075
Laborer – 8076

April 1973, Updated September 2026

Series Concept

Laborers perform a variety of unskilled manual tasks and perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents typically work as a part of a regular crew or as assistants to skilled and semi-skilled trades workers; load and unload trucks and other vehicles; move furniture, equipment and supplies; tear down and remove various structures; dig and/or fill ditches, trenches and other excavations for pipelines, walks, roads and walls; clean outdoor areas; remove debris and refuse from worksites; assist skilled and semi-skilled trades workers by hauling, carrying, holding and lifting materials and equipment; may operate power tools such as air hammers and drills; clean and maintain tools and equipment; and may drive a truck or other vehicles in the performance of duties.

The Laborer series consists of three levels. Laborer is the operational level; Lead Laborer is the working supervisory level; and Senior Lead Laborer Supervisor is the supervisory level.

Class Concepts

Senior Lead Laborer

Under direction, incumbents supervise and coordinate the work of the lead laborers in charge of the laborer crews.

Incumbents typically make hiring selections among job applicants; ensure that new and existing staff receive proper training; make daily work schedules and assignments; review work performed at various stages and upon completion; evaluate the performance of subordinate employees; recommend or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; and maintain various work records and prepare written and oral reports.

Lead Laborer

Under general supervision, incumbents serve as working supervisors of one or more laborer crews.

Incumbents typically transmit and explain work orders to laborers, help workers or supervisors solve work problems, ensure that assignments are completed satisfactorily, and perform the range of duties outlined in the Series concept. Additionally, incumbents are responsible for making or modifying daily laborer work assignments.

Laborer

Under supervision, incumbents perform operational-level Laborer duties as outlined in the Series concept.

Minimum Qualifications

Senior Lead Laborer

Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations; two years of experience as a laborer, including one year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Lead Laborer

Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written instructions; one year of experience as a laborer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Laborer

Ability to perform heavy manual tasks and follow oral and written instructions.