What are the responsibilities and job description for the FULL TIME LABORER-LOCATOR position at City of Fort Wayne?
#### Position Description
**LABORER-LOCATOR**
**HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., MAY VARY**
**SUMMARY**
Working under the direction of the Traffic Operations Supervisor, the incumbent installs, inspects, maintains and repairs traffic signals, streetlights, and electrical devices for safe and efficient traffic flow in the City of Fort Wayne. Along with this the incumbent will be responsible for locating all underground facilities associated with the Traffic Operations Department. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
Identify, Locate and mark underground utilities for all divisions of Traffic Operations;
Properly recognize, read, and sort locate tickets to prioritize importance;
Excavates cable with a shovel, spade, spud bar or other hand tools to a depth of two (2) feet
Assist Traffic Operation Electricians with maintaining COFW street lighting and signal systems;
Updates electrical knowledge, keeping abreast with advances in electrical equipment;
Performs a variety of work to maintain electrical traffic, streetlight, and related devices such as signal installation, sign structures, street lighting and maintenance, equipment installation, replacement, repair, outdoor and bench work repairs, troubleshoots, tests and spot checks, project setting preparation, etc.
Maintains, installs and repairs various underground and aerial equipment and components such as wiring, controls, control boxes, conduit, cable, ducts, signals, time switches, relays, signal poles, signs etc.
Performs maintenance of building, supplies and equipment, doing carpentry, general welding, etc.
Performs overhead work within contact of other utilities;
Maintains and troubleshoots electrical facilities and systems for City streetlighting, traffic signals, signs and for Citys various facilities including the Rousseau Center, Citizens Square, Animal Care and Control, City Utilities/Parking Garages, Fire Stations, Asphalt Plant, etc.
Installs, assembles, inspects, repairs and maintains various City electrical systems and components such as street light systems, traffic light systems, circuits, relays, switches, outlets, equipment, communications systems, panels, overhead doors, lighting fixtures, etc.
Wires residential and light commercial systems, making power line and circuit connections;
Tests and performs spot checks for possible problems;
Assists other employees with work and/or training.
Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment
Performs duties within all relevant safety procedures and operation regulations; remains on call for emergencies;
**INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION**
Reports irregularities and abnormal conditions such as project problems, safety irregularitiesspecification compliance problems, etc.
The ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect and professionalism. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
**EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT**
Operate machinery such as vehicles, manlifts, hi-rangers, hoist equipment, overhead lifts, digger/derricks, forklifts, etc.
Maintains equipment and work areas in a clean, organized and working condition.
Maintains and repairs special devices and controls.
**MARGINAL DUTIES**
Performs other duties as assigned.
**PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS**
The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance e pectations provided to them by management.If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbents responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor.Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.
**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**
High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
Basic knowledge of electronics principles, procedures, methods and materials relative to Traffic Operations;
Ability to determine causes and solutions to electrical problems in shop or field, conducting corrections with safe working procedures;
Communication skills conducive to maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public;
Ability to pass post-offer screen for this position;
Updated knowledge of electronic test equipment.
**LANGUAGE SKILLS**
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Frequent contacts occur throughout the work with co-workers, contractors and the public in order to maintain project coordination and answer citizen questions and complaints.The incumbent is expected to perform a wide variety of assignments, assisting with electrician work and maintaining adequate and operative equipment, tools and materials needed to maintain Traffic Operations electronics work for various City operations, including its street lighting and signal systems.The incumbent must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.The incumbent must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or organization.
**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.The incumbent must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
**REASONING ABILITY**
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.The incumbent must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with electrician activities, and maintaining property managed inventories of tools and materials in order to provide uninterrupted and safe electrical service for the Citys streets
**LABORER-LOCATOR**
**HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., MAY VARY**
**SUMMARY**
Working under the direction of the Traffic Operations Supervisor, the incumbent installs, inspects, maintains and repairs traffic signals, streetlights, and electrical devices for safe and efficient traffic flow in the City of Fort Wayne. Along with this the incumbent will be responsible for locating all underground facilities associated with the Traffic Operations Department. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Identify, Locate and mark underground utilities for all divisions of Traffic Operations;
Properly recognize, read, and sort locate tickets to prioritize importance;
Excavates cable with a shovel, spade, spud bar or other hand tools to a depth of two (2) feet
Assist Traffic Operation Electricians with maintaining COFW street lighting and signal systems;
Updates electrical knowledge, keeping abreast with advances in electrical equipment;
Performs a variety of work to maintain electrical traffic, streetlight, and related devices such as signal installation, sign structures, street lighting and maintenance, equipment installation, replacement, repair, outdoor and bench work repairs, troubleshoots, tests and spot checks, project setting preparation, etc.
Maintains, installs and repairs various underground and aerial equipment and components such as wiring, controls, control boxes, conduit, cable, ducts, signals, time switches, relays, signal poles, signs etc.
Performs maintenance of building, supplies and equipment, doing carpentry, general welding, etc.
Performs overhead work within contact of other utilities;
Maintains and troubleshoots electrical facilities and systems for City streetlighting, traffic signals, signs and for Citys various facilities including the Rousseau Center, Citizens Square, Animal Care and Control, City Utilities/Parking Garages, Fire Stations, Asphalt Plant, etc.
Installs, assembles, inspects, repairs and maintains various City electrical systems and components such as street light systems, traffic light systems, circuits, relays, switches, outlets, equipment, communications systems, panels, overhead doors, lighting fixtures, etc.
Wires residential and light commercial systems, making power line and circuit connections;
Tests and performs spot checks for possible problems;
Assists other employees with work and/or training.
Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment
Performs duties within all relevant safety procedures and operation regulations; remains on call for emergencies;
**INFORMATION and COMMUNICATION**
Reports irregularities and abnormal conditions such as project problems, safety irregularitiesspecification compliance problems, etc.
The ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect and professionalism. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
**EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT**
Operate machinery such as vehicles, manlifts, hi-rangers, hoist equipment, overhead lifts, digger/derricks, forklifts, etc.
Maintains equipment and work areas in a clean, organized and working condition.
Maintains and repairs special devices and controls.
**MARGINAL DUTIES**
Performs other duties as assigned.
**PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS**
The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance e pectations provided to them by management.If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbents responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor.Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.
**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**
High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
Basic knowledge of electronics principles, procedures, methods and materials relative to Traffic Operations;
Ability to determine causes and solutions to electrical problems in shop or field, conducting corrections with safe working procedures;
Communication skills conducive to maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public;
Ability to pass post-offer screen for this position;
Updated knowledge of electronic test equipment.
**LANGUAGE SKILLS**
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Frequent contacts occur throughout the work with co-workers, contractors and the public in order to maintain project coordination and answer citizen questions and complaints.The incumbent is expected to perform a wide variety of assignments, assisting with electrician work and maintaining adequate and operative equipment, tools and materials needed to maintain Traffic Operations electronics work for various City operations, including its street lighting and signal systems.The incumbent must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.The incumbent must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees or organization.
**MATHEMATICAL SKILLS**
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.The incumbent must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
**REASONING ABILITY**
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.The incumbent must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with electrician activities, and maintaining property managed inventories of tools and materials in order to provide uninterrupted and safe electrical service for the Citys streets
