Job Description
Mission: Fort Bragg is a small town nestled between the coast and the redwoods with a strong sense of community that seeks to preserve its environment while providing resilient public facilities and infrastructure and supporting a safe and vibrant economic, multi-cultural, and recreational experience for both locals and visitors alike. Vision: Fort Bragg, a California coastal destination with rich natural resources and rugged beauty, is transforming our future by weaving together our people, ecosystems, and economy to create community prosperity. We are making our mark in the 21st Century by creating climate-ready water and energy independence, housing and economic opportunities, accessible health care, community public safety, and education for all. We are guided by the following Core Values: Innovation: We highly encourage creativity and forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of our city. Honesty & Integrity: We believe in transparent, honest, and ethical interactions with our community and stakeholders. Service-Oriented: We are responsive to the public and to each other to demonstrate our genuine commitment to creating a Fort Bragg that Serves us today and readies us for a successful tomorrow. Fair & Ethical: principles and practices, Fort Bragg promotes an inclusive community culture of unity and equality that openly invites everyone to enjoy our unique coastal enclave. Collaboration: nourishes civic pride and celebrates the diversity of our city and the meaningful municipal services that our residents and businesses rely on. POSITION SUMMARY Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the construction, repair, installation and maintenance of City public works facilities, buildings and grounds and streets. TYPICAL DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Constant exposure to sun, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, exposure to airborne dust and loud noises; frequent climbing of ladders of up to 12' above ground, driving, working on slippery surfaces, working with toxic substances; occasional lifting of items weighing up to 75 pounds, lifting above shoulders, ability to work in confined and cramped spaces; repetitive hand motion; hear verbal instructions; climb in/out of ditches; climbing flights of stairs; turn valves, lift and carry pipes; dig ditches; small motor skills. Work in and around raw sewage and wastewater, raw sewage waste fumes and sewer gases. Driving a motor vehicle; receiving oral instructions; reading written instructions. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Removes and replaces road material such as asphalt. Excavates and exposes sewer lines and mains. Paints crosswalks, curbs, stop and center lines. Cleans storm drain basins. Cleans and maintains equipment used in the course of work. Performs landscape and street maintenance tasks such as pulling and cutting weeds, mowing, trimming and watering plants. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Constant exposure to sun, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, exposure to airborne dust and loud noises; frequent climbing of ladders of up to 12' above ground, driving, working on slippery surfaces, working with toxic substances; occasional lifting of items weighing up to 75 pounds, lifting above shoulders, ability to work in confined and cramped spaces; repetitive hand motion; hear verbal instructions; climb in/out of ditches; climbing flights of stairs; turn valves, lift and carry pipes; dig ditches; small motor skills. Work in and around raw sewage and wastewater, raw sewage waste fumes and sewer gases. Driving a motor vehicle; receiving oral instructions; reading written instructions. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Removes and replaces road material such as asphalt. Excavates and exposes sewer lines and mains. Paints crosswalks, curbs, stop and center lines. Cleans storm drain basins. Cleans and maintains equipment used in the course of work. Performs landscape and street maintenance tasks such as pulling and cutting weeds, mowing, trimming and watering plants. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS: Shovel; weed eater, rake, paint brush and roller, paint sprayer, templates, motor vehicle, lawn mower.