Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Train Laborer
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Job Description
- Req#: 53461
- Will use all necessary hand and power tools to complete jobs.
- Assist with track work, involving tie removal and replacement; spiking; drilling of tie or rail; tamping, shoveling, and raking ballast; grinding; joint bar replacement; cutting etc.
- Able to assist with mechanical work on all rides.
- Grounds upkeep inclusive of the Railroad right-of-way. Involving trash pick-up, mowing, weeding, and tree trimming with removal of debris.
- Building custodial duties, toilet, sink, floors, shower room, windows, light bulbs, trash removal, batteries etc.
- Regular interaction with Zoos Guests.
- Cleaning of and assistance with mechanical upkeep of ALL related buildings.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a High School diploma or GED.
- Must have a flexible schedule, up to 40 hours a week during our peak season. Must be available to work some late nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must have excellent people skills as contact with public is frequent
- Will sometimes work extended/odd hours including weekends, holidays, and some nights.
- Must be able to walk long distances across the zoo.
- Required to stand, walk. use of hands; to finger, handle, signal, or feel. Reach with arms and hands. Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Talk, and or hear.
- Will lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds using safe and proper lifting methods.
- Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Understand and respond to a diverse population.
- Work is performed in indoors and outdoors under all weather conditions.
Job Details
Job Location: Omaha Zoological Society - Omaha, NESalary Range: UndisclosedDescription
Job Title: Train Laborer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: Part-time
About the role:
This position will assist with the overall upkeep of the Omaha Zoo Railroad, Trams and Carousel. May be some work with the Skyfari when necessary. Helps to maintain equipment to operational standards. This position reports to the Rides Maintenance Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to) :
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Candidates might be (depending on position) required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, negative skin tuberculosis test, and possess a valid drivers license with a good history.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
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The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Omahas Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.
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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, located at 3701 South 10th Street.
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