Construction-Maintenance Worker

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of highly skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled work connected with the field construction and maintenance activities of a large irrigation system; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Construction-Maintenance Worker series is flexibly staffed at the I and II levels. Employees in this classification progress through this series based on time in grade and demonstrated proficiency at the next higher level. Due to the nature of construction and maintenance work, employees are expected to perform work at a lower level classification when there is insufficient work at their assigned level. Employee may be assigned to work at a higher level for training purposes.

This position reports to the Construction Maintenance Supervisor.

This position is considered safety-sensitive and, therefore, is included in the random drug screening program.

This position requires employees to be annually fit-tested for the use of a respirator when required and to remain clean shaven at all times.

There are 9 different categories of work in the Construction and Maintenance field, (Sloping, Brushing, Trash Crew Lead, Gate Repair, Pipeline Repair, Canal Liner Repair and Installation, Canal Structure Modification and Installation, Pipeline Installation and Heavy Equipment Operator). Workers in this field will become proficient in a specific amount of the categories as part of the requirements to advance to the next level.

Construction-Maintenance Worker I: This is an entry level position. At this level, the worker learns to operate hand tools, power tools, and may work in confined spaces. At the entry level, the worker becomes proficient in different categories of work within maintenance and construction. The employee will participate in and successfully complete Core Values training.

Construction-Maintenance Worker II: This is a skilled and semi-skilled position and is a natural progression after completing Grade 1, Step 6. To qualify at this level, the worker demonstrates skill and proficiency using different tools and equipment in at least 4 different categories of work. The worker must be proficient as a Crew Leader in at least 2 different categories of work. The worker is required to have completed training and consistently demonstrated FID Core Values in the workplace. While at this level the worker will continue to gain skill and proficiency in different categories of work.

Construction-Maintenance Lead: This is a skilled position. There are only 2 positions at this grade in the Construction and Maintenance Worker position. To qualify at this level, the worker demonstrates advanced skill and proficiency using tools and equipment in at least 6 different categories of work. The worker must be proficient as a Crew Leader in at least 3 different categories of work. The worker is required to consistently demonstrate FID Core Values in the workplace. While at this level the worker will continue to gain skill and proficiency, be used to coach and mentor lower-level workers in developing their skills and in Core Values training. While at this level, the worker will continue to gain skill and proficiency in different categories of work.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This position does not supervise. However, all employees have responsibility to orientate, train, and assist employees of lower-level classifications.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The duties listed below represent the various types of work and essential functions that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Build forms and re-bar structures preparatory to the pouring of concrete structures for head gates, canal lining, diversions, and bridges.
• Lay and repair concrete and plastic
• Place new and repaired water control gates, diversions, and meter
• Repair leaks in pipelines, wearing a respirator when required
• Remove
• Mow, rake and otherwise clean and clear ditches and
• Operate a sloper to clean and form the sides of
• Sprays for weeds and pest
• Place and operate
• Operate, clean, and service vehicles and other specialized
• Prune trees and shrubs, and repair
• Stock trucks with necessary tools, supplies, and
• Perform tasks involving rough carpentry, fabrication (including welding), and cement
• Operate and perform field repair on special purpose machinery and
• May be required to crawl inside pipes and conduits to conduct
• Heavy equipment operation
• Perform other duties as assigned

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Construction-Maintenance Worker I - A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be completion of high school obtaining a diploma or completing a general education course and receive a GED; experience working in an agricultural-related job performing construction and maintenance duties;

working in a construction-related job performing general construction; and/or experience using hand tools and small power tools.

Construction-Maintenance Worker II – A typical way to qualifying at this level is 6 years of experience proficiently performing duties at the Construction-Maintenance Worker I.

Construction-Maintenance Worker III (only two positions) – A typical way to qualify at this level is 7 years of experience proficiently performing duties at the Construction-Maintenance Worker I and II.

Licenses and Certificates:

Driving is an essential function of the job. Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case by-case basis.

Possession and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the District’s automobile rates.

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state and local safe working
• Use of hand tools and light power tools used in construction and
• General
• Basic civil engineering including hydraulics, surveying, and
• Blueprints and
• Basic mechanical and electrical operation of
• Techniques employed in construction, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and
• Principles and techniques of supervision (crew leader position).
• Fresno Irrigation District’s policies and operating
• Construction of hydraulic structures including carpentry, welding, utilization of steel re-bar, laying and finishing concrete pipe.
• Motor vehicle laws and operation of light to heavy

Ability to:

• Work and drive
• Keep accurate and legible records and
• Perform general mathematic
• Use hand tools and light power tools used in construction and
• Read and write in
• Read blueprints and
• Perform basic mechanical and electrical installations and
• Perform construction of hydraulic structures utilizing skills in carpentry, welding, utilization of steel re-bar, and laying and finishing concrete pipe.
• Operate light to heavy
• Swim at all

• Crawl in confined
• Be fit-tested for a sealed mask and wear a respirator when
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Physical and Mental Standards

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

• Operates District vehicles and equipment used in construction, maintenance, and repair
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, and lift equipment and parts weighing up to fifty (50)
• Stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, and climbs during maintenance and repair
• Works in an environment with exposure to dust, dirt, sharp objects, human waste, and/or weed abatement chemicals, and significant temperature changes between heat and cold.
• Be able to pass a respirator fit-test, remain clean-shaven to ensure respirator seal, and use a respirator when required.
• Communicates orally with District staff in face-to-face, one-on-one
• Regularly uses a telephone for
• May sit or stand or walk on uneven terrain for extended time
• Hearing, vision and eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate foot and hand controls and to maintain good awareness during maintenance and construction jobs.

Other Conditions of Employment:

• Performs related work as
• Employee will follow all safety
• Employee will observe and follow all District policies and
• Employee will report to work at the appointed time for each day he or she is scheduled to
• During paid work time, employee will perform all work tasks and responsibilities to the best of his or her ability with the focus on quality and timely completion.
• Employee will work cooperatively with co-workers and
• Employee will represent the District in a positive and professional manner at all

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is primarily performed in an outside environment.