ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE COMPETENCIES:

Erects forms and reinforcement, and pours and finishes concrete.

Assists with needed repairs of all drainage infrastructure, gutters, pipes, and earthen and lined channel sections.

Manually unloads and places construction materials.

Trims grasses and woody-stem vegetation, and processes or loads trimmings.

Maintains tools and equipment associated with assigned job duties.

Transports personnel, materials, and equipment to and from job site using light-duty equipment.

Clears debris from drainage infrastructure and public rights-of-way.

Properly manages debris removed from drainage infrastructure and public rights-of-ways.

Conducts safety and maintenance checks on assigned equipment and machinery.

Performs preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.

Loads and unloads material for transportation to and from the job site.

Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on small and large equipment.

Operates a variety of small equipment and hand tools essential to drainage and rights-of-way maintenance.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver's license, if required, and comply with City of Killeen driving policy accordingly.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Six (6) months of experience, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
2. Ability to sustain effective working relationships with other employees and supervisors; 
3. Ability to complete assigned tasks;
4. Ability to observe proper safety precautions;
5. Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment;
6. Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

Special Requirements:

1. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license by date of hire.
2. Must have or acquire within two (2) months of date of hire all basic level National Institute Management System (NIMS) certifications as required by the City.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED 

Various equipment used in drainage maintenance will include, but not necessarily limited to, motor vehicle, mowers, trimmers, jackhammers, pneumatic packers, concrete saws, machine floats, chain saws, pole saws, shovels, rakes, hoes, other hand tools, safety equipment, maps, and water sampling & testing equipment as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily out-of-doors, on or inside of various forms of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.