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Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine unskilled to semi-skilled manual labor and maintenance work and safely operates a variety of vehicles, tools and equipment required to maintain the general appearance of the City and to assist with the removal of trash and debris and/or the maintenance, replacement and repair of streets, sidewalks, medians, parkways, traffic signals and signage; and performs related work. This position reports to the Public Works Supervisor and Public Works Director.
Positions in this classification are characterized by an intermediate structure where work activities change considerably from day to day, or even hour to hour, but usually within some reasonable or expected bounds. Contacts are regularly made both inside and outside the organization at all organizational levels, and require considerable tact, discretion, and persuasion to obtain willing action and consent.
Loads and unloads supplies, tools and equipment
Picks up asphalt from asphalt plant
Breaks up, picks up and dumps asphalt, dirt and debris
Prepares area for asphalt; oils area using a compressor; dumps, spreads and rakes asphalt; seals, caps and cleans area
Provides traffic control, setting up and removing signage, cones and barricades as appropriate to the job site
Weeds, cultivates, plants, fertilizes, and irrigates landscaped medians and parkways
Safely uses power equipment and hand tools to mow, aerate and edge lawn areas
Prunes and trims trees, shrubs and hedges; stakes trees as necessary
Rakes, sweeps and vacuums leaves and lawn clippings; clears debris from work area
Care and maintenance of plants, trees, grasses, flowers and shrubs
Loads and unloads supplies, tools and equipment
Picks up concrete, as needed
Breaks up, picks up and dumps concrete, dirt and roots
Removes forms and cleans work site
Repair storm drains
Dig ditches and clean out culverts
Pothole Patching
Performs maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, lighting, concrete, storm drains; perform maintenance and repair of storm drains and related equipment
Safely operates a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and construction
Performs maintenance, repair and installation of asphalt, signs, lighting, concrete, storm drains; perform maintenance and repair of storm drains and related equipment
Keeps records and logs
Other duties as assigned
Required Abilities
Perform heavy manual labor
Work independently
Follow written and oral directions
Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Safely and effectively operate a variety of maintenance and construction equipment and tools and related materials
Qualifications
Must possess regular driver’s license. CDL Class B license not required.
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Physical Demands
On a daily basis, the essential duties of this classification require the ability to
climb ladders
stoop, kneel, crawl and crouch, to reach, to stand for long periods of time and to sit for extended periods while operating vehicles and equipment
walk; to lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; to use finger dexterity and hand strength to operate and grasp tools and equipment
verbally exchange ideas and information; to hear to receive verbal detailed information and instruction
see at arms-length to twenty feet with a good field of vision and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color
maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces, and
The repetitive use of feet and hands to operate vehicles and/or equipment; to feel attributes of objects by touch
Work Environment:
Dependent upon assignment, essential duties of this classification are performed primarily in a field environment in various weather conditions. Work is performed on a daily basis in an atmosphere of constant noise; around moving objects and vehicles; around machinery with moving parts; on ladders and scaffolding; and occasionally below ground. Incumbents are frequently subject to vibration, exposed to smoke, fumes, gas, dust, grease, oil, pesticides chemicals, treated water, and untreated sewage and may occasionally work in confined spaces, perform duties with hands in water and may be exposed to electrical energy.
Please use the following link to submit your resume: https://careers-ibts.icims.com/jobs/2626/crew-member-public-works/job
