JOB Under direct supervision, performs tasks related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, bridges, medians, rights-of-way, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, alleys, drainage systems, and other public areas within the Town. This position may require irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and participation in an on-call schedule for emergency repairs. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Examples of Duties
-
Clean, repair, and maintain roads, bridges, medians, rights-of-way, alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other public area.
-
Handle asphalt and concrete placement; load and unload trucks; lay pipelines.
-
Repair and patch manholes; perform street overlays; seal cracks in asphalt and concrete; remove and place concrete, including form setting and finishing; read grades and set grade stakes.
-
Repair and patch manholes; perform street overlays; seal cracks in asphalt and concrete; remove and place concrete, including form setting and finishing; read grades and set grade stakes.
-
Assist in surveying, brush and tree cutting, mowing, and weed control; maintain clean street intersections, medians, and alleys.
-
Operate, repair, and maintain vehicles, light equipment, and tools including tractors, mowers, front-end and back-end loaders, trenchers, bucket trucks, augers, maintainers, jackhammers, saws, drills, bolt cutters, pothole patchers, rollers, dump trucks, and other equipment.
-
Work safely in close proximity to high-speed vehicle traffic, medians, and rights-of-way.
-
Identify and report potential hazards, liability exposures, problem areas, and inquiries from the public.
-
Conduct daily inspections and preventive maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and tools, including cleaning, safety checks, and servicing.
-
Adhere to Town and departmental safety rules and regulations.
-
Participate in standby/on-call schedule for emergency repairs at night, on weekends, and during inclement weather.
-
Assist other departments and perform other duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities
- General knowledge of installation and maintenance of drainage structure and erosion control system.
- Skills required to operate vehicles, small power tools, and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and make competent decisions.
- Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure and stress.
- Ability to work extensive hours, as needed, and respond within 30 minutes to an on-call or emergency callback.
- Ability to maintain an effective and professional working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
