Public Works Crewmember

POSTION SUMMARY:

To work under general supervision, this position performs a variety of Town related maintenance and repair tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring certain techniques or special knowledge which generally are acquired through experience on the job; and to perform related work as required.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

·         Assists with construction, maintenance and repairs of Town roads, bridges, culverts and road right of ways. 

·         Operates equipment and machinery incidental to public works maintenance activities. 

·         Available during snow season for plowing, salting and ice control operations.

·         Trims and removes trees. 

·         Drives truck compatible with required CDL – hauling sand, gravel, stone, etc. 

·         Cuts grass and trims weeds from road right of ways, Town parks and cemetery.

·         Performs a variety of building maintenance repair duties. 

·         Performs maintenance of Town parks, trails, cemeteries and public facilities.

·         Preforms tasks related to stormwater drainage systems, ditches and flood-control measures.

·         Performs minor maintenance to motorized equipment. 

·         Maintains records on equipment. 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

·         Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment commonly used in public works construction and maintenance work. 

·         Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices. 

·         Ability to perform a variety of building maintenance repair tasks. 

·         Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions. 

·         High school diploma or equivalent. 

·         Prior public works experience is beneficial. 

·         CDL required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication 

·         Ability to effectively communicate with peers and supervisors.  

Mathematical Ability 

·         Ability to understand basic calculations and spatial relationships.  

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability 

·         Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.   

Physical Requirements  

·         Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods. 

·         Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions.

·         Regular exposure to loud noise, heavy machinery, and seasonal hazards (snow, ice, flooding)

·         Frequent standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating heavy equipment.