About the Department
Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the construction, repair, installation and maintenance of City public works facilities, buildings and grounds and streets.
Position Duties
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Other Qualifications
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND TOOLS:
Shovel; weed eater, rake, paint brush and roller, paint sprayer, templates, motor vehicle, lawn mower.