Public Works Seasonal Labor

Position Summary: This is an entry-level position under the direct supervision of a Public Works crew leader. This employee performs semi-skilled and skilled tasks assisting in the maintenance of public buildings, facilities, roads and parks.

General Statement of Duties:

• Mows grass using zero turn mowers and trim shrubs, trees etc.
• Weed eats grass along roadways, parks and other Town rights-of-way.
• Removes litter and debris from roadways curbs, shoulders, medians, sidewalks, and other Town rights-of-way.
• Picks up and disposes of resident bagged curbside yard clippings and waste.
• Appropriate action for removing fallen trees and limbs, emergency patching of streets,etc.
• Assists in maintaining Public Work shop and garage areas, storage sites and other work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday.
• Installs barricades and routes traffic in a safe manner.
• Provides courteous customer service responding to questions and inquiries from the general public.
• Removes debris from public buildings street easements, and other grounds.
• Assists in the set up and breakdown of special events.
• Keeps trucks stocked with supplies and materials.
• Employees are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the Town through work behaviors demonstrating the Town’s values.
• Employees are expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of confidentiality and ethics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education: High School graduate or GED equivalent required.

Requirements: Must have a valid TN Drivers license.

Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in maintenance or landscaping.

Reports Directly to: Public Works Director

Review Responsibility: Public Works Director

Essential Duties and Tasks:

To perform this job sucessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to act without direct supervision when need arises
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative and effective public relations with the residents, businesses, and visitors of the city.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and other public officials.
• Maintain working knowledge of Town personnel policy.
• Ability to work in partnership with all segments of the community and the citizenry to fulfill the mission of the Town.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, hearing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, grasping, pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, crawling and performing repetitive motions.
• Daily operations require unaided lifting of objects weighing as much as fifty (50) to seventy (70) pounds.
• Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, dust, dirt, and water.
• Work a variety of hours, including evenings, days, weekends, and holidays; consistently maintain mental alertness, remain calm and composed in difficult and emergency circumstances.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.