JOB
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
Operates a variety of contractor's equipment and trucks utilized in construction, maintenance and repair activities; performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of parks, facilities, street rights-of-way, and other public areas.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS-
Maintains city rights-of-way and other public areas.
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Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as tractors, mowers, boom-axe, backhoe, street sweeper, lift truck, cranes, chainsaws, etc.
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Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
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Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials, and supplies.
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Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices.
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Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
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Follows safety procedures to prevent damage to public and private property and persons. Establishes traffic control as necessary in accordance with the TMUTCD.
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Regular attendance required.
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Controls traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
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Assists with other parks and maintenance items and necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
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Work is performed in field environments.
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May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry, and vision to monitor.
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May experience rough or unstable terrain and works in high, precarious places and exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
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May be subject to extended periods of bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing ladders, lifting or carrying building materials.
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May be exposed to moving traffic, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes, heights, confined spaces, trenches, air and water borne pathogens, body fluids, infectious diseases, rodents and insects.
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Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
Other Important Duties:
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Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage and support to other City departments as assigned.
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Travels to attend meetings and training.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
Employment is contingent on passing physical examination, background check, and drug screen.
