ESSENTIAL TASKS (All Departments/Divisions):
• Repairs and maintains storm sewer and streets system
• Operates a variety of powered and heavy automotive equipment
• Responds to emergencies such as storm clean up, flooding, and snow and ice control
• Operates various types of power equipment and hand tools
• Cleans up work area and equipment when job is completed
• Maintains worksite safety through the adherence to safety policies and procedures and the use of safety equipment or devices
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis In addition to the above tasks, the following essential tasks may be required by the individual division.
Street Maintenance
• Assists with street repairs under the direction of Streets and Stormwater Operators II, III, and IV at the direction of others
• May assist with graffiti removal
Training and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development (GED) Diploma; or completion of tenth (10th) grade and two (2) years’ experience in heavy manual labor; or an equivalent combination of training and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section 128. Refer to the Streets and Stormwater Operators Progression criterion document for additional requirements. Must be able to pass a basic reading/writing aptitude test.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
- Good knowledge of basic manual labor practices, methods, tools and materials; and some knowledge of the hazards of the work; knowledge of traffic safety; knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS); knowledge of chemicals used in the work and chemical safety guidelines; and knowledge confined space entry and safety guidelines. Ability to perform heavy manual labor over an extended period of time in varying weather conditions; ability to understand verbal instructions; ability to read and follow written instructions; ability to learn and perform increasingly difficult tasks; ability to use hand and mechanical tools and equipment; and the ability to courteously and tactfully communicate with fellow workers, supervisors, other members of the organization, and the public in giving and receiving information.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical requirements include frequent walking and standing; frequent lifts/carries up to 80 pounds; occasional lifting and carrying up to 105 pounds; pushing and pulling up to 80 pounds; frequent balancing, bending, kneeling, handling, reaching, climbing, smelling, and twisting; occasional reaching, crawling, and feeling; and vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 7am-530pm
Requirements: background check, pre-employment drug screen, driver's license, 2 years heavy manual labor experience, HS diploma/GED