What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility General Services (Right of Way) position at City of Cullman?
Description
The City of Cullman will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions for the City of Cullman will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Equal opportunities are provided regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. The City of Cullman will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Reports to: Crew Foreman
Compensation: Full-Time / Hourly
Description:
This is semi-skilled manual labor in connection with various construction and maintenance activities of the Right-of-Way Department.
Employees in this class perform physical tasks requiring some acquired skills in the use of hand or power tools, or the operation of mechanical or related equipment. Instructions are usually received orally, and routine tasks are performed with considerable independence, but more difficult work is performed under the direct supervision of a foreman or a skilled workman. Work is subject to inspection during its progress and upon completion.
Detailed Work Activities
The following duties are representative of the work performed and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Education:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or a GED is required
Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license
Experience:
Experience in semi-skilled work in building or mechanical trades or equipment maintenance and operation.
Physical Requirements:
The City of Cullman will provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions for the City of Cullman will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Equal opportunities are provided regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. The City of Cullman will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
Reports to: Crew Foreman
Compensation: Full-Time / Hourly
Description:
This is semi-skilled manual labor in connection with various construction and maintenance activities of the Right-of-Way Department.
Employees in this class perform physical tasks requiring some acquired skills in the use of hand or power tools, or the operation of mechanical or related equipment. Instructions are usually received orally, and routine tasks are performed with considerable independence, but more difficult work is performed under the direct supervision of a foreman or a skilled workman. Work is subject to inspection during its progress and upon completion.
Detailed Work Activities
The following duties are representative of the work performed and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Performs general labor tasks related to right-of-way clearing and maintenance
- Cuts, trims, and removes trees, brush, and vegetation using chainsaws, mowers, weed eaters, and other equipment
- Clears debris, limbs, and obstacles from rights-of-way
- Assists with erosion control, seeding, and mulching as needed
- Installs and maintains right-of-way signs, fences, and markers
- Supports pipeline, utility, or road right-of-way patrol and inspection activities
- Operates light to medium-duty equipment (skid steer, tractor, chipper, etc.) safely
- Performs manual labor including shoveling, raking, lifting, and carrying materials
- Maintains tools and equipment in clean, safe, and working condition
- Follows all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Works as part of a crew to complete projects efficiently and on schedule
- Reports any property damage, encroachments, or safety concerns to the supervisor
- Performs related work as required
- Any other task deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor
Education:
Graduation from a standard senior high school or a GED is required
Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license
Experience:
Experience in semi-skilled work in building or mechanical trades or equipment maintenance and operation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely operate and maneuver vehicles of various sizes
- Vision sufficient to meet standard driving requirements
- Physical strength and stamina to perform heavy manual labor, including in adverse weather conditions
- Ability to walk on uneven, rocky, sandy, wet, or slippery terrain
- Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and other strenuous physical activities
- Ability to work in moderate to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
- Mandatory to work overtime and/or alternating shifts, including weekends, as required
- Position subject to random drug testing
- Knowledge of basic construction practices and procedures
- Knowledge of common hand and power tools
- Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for the maintenance of public utilities
- Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
- Skill in operating and working around traffic and moving equipment
- Skill in following safety practices and recognizing safety hazards
- Ability to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in standard trades
- Ability to perform tasks such as, but not limited to: bushhogging, light excavation, spraying, weed eating/edging, mowing, landscaping, operating a chainsaw, etc.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- AirMed Care Network (free membership for full time employees and their dependents)
- Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (free membership for all full time employees)
- RSA (Retirement Systems of Alabama) Retirement Benefits
- Paid Life Insurance Coverage
- Education Incentives
- Earned Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off For Jury Duty
- Paid Holidays
- New Year's Day
- MLK
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day