Job Description
Job Title Public Works Maintenance Worker Job Description 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. This position will require overtime, weekend work, and emergency response during severe weather or infrastructure failures. Responsibilities 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 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 Performs other duties as assigned as appropriate for this role. 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. Must be available to work overtime and/or in emergency situations that may fall outside of normal business hours. Must be able to work in the work environment and conditions described below. Key Skills/Competencies for this position Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of public works equipment and tools safely and effectively. Personal Qualities IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe "how" you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization. Strong Work Ethic Teachable/Continuous Learner Reliable/Dependable Collaborative/Team Contributor 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 de