Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites and operating vehicles and some heavy equipment. This position will assist with point repairs on sanitary lines and storm lines as well as performing asphalt and concrete restoration. This position may require heavy equipment use of the backhoe, track hoe, front end loader and skid steer to complete jobs. Must be able to work around heavy equipment safely while wearing appropriate PPE. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers. 

Education and Experience

• No formal educational credential Short-term on-the-job training

• Equipment operating experience

General Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Driving- 

• Must have avalid Driver’s license

• Must be between 21-75 years of age (Over 70 requires an acceptable annual letter of health from a registered doctor or their representative). 

• Must download DVIR application on smartphone and complete daily electronic DVIR. 

• May not have no more than five (5) Minor Violations, as defined below, in the past thirty-six (36) months. 

• May not have no more than one (1) at fault accident In the past thirty-six (36) months.

Other-

•  Must have reliable transportation to work 

• Basic knowledge of the construction industry, 

• Ability to determine the right kind of tool and equipment needed to do a job, 

• Commitment to performing quality work while putting safety first, 

• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility and the ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions. 

• Must use cell phone device to clock in and out for shifts and lunches. 

PREFERRED:

General-

•  High School diploma or GED,

• Great people skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills. 

Working Conditions

This position could require evenings, nights and some weekends. This position will be performed mainly outdoors and sometimes in inclement weather. Will require working with the city and meeting safety standards, ASTM specs, laws and regulations. 

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand and kneel for long periods of time and be physically active.

Knowledge

Building and Construction

 - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical

 - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Public Safety and Security

 - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Mathematics

 - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Customer and Personal Service

 - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Education and Training

 - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language

 - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.