JOB A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park’s existing operational success. The purpose of the position is to perform heavy, manual labor in the areas of water, sewer, sanitation, stormwater, and buildings and grounds. Successful performance helps ensure safe and efficient Public Works services, as well as a positive public image for the City of College Park. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Independent judgment is required to identify, select and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This position is responsible for manual work, which is performed alone or part of a Storm Water Crew, involving stormwater system inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Inspections include storm drain inlets, yard inlets, ditches, streams, and Detention Ponds. This position is required to perform heavy physical labor in all types of weather conditions, using a variety of tools and equipment.
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Repairs and maintains City sewer lines and Storm Structure;
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Build and position forms for pouring concrete catch basins, drop inlets and dismantle forms after use.
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Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, hand tampers, and rakes
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Loads and unloads items such as stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, pipes, timber, and heavy mechanical equipment.
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Assists in semi-skilled work by handling tools, carrying or lifting lumber, mixing or placing cement and asphalt concrete, to perform repairs and insulation to Stormwater infrastructures.
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Performs a variety of other heavy manual work when needed in connection with the maintenance of streets, roads, and facilities.
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Assists in the installation of storm drainage pipes, and construction of catch basins.
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Collects and disposes of debris, trash, etc. from the City Detention Ponds, and infrastructure.
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Lubricate, clean, and service machinery, equipment, and tools.
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Maintains and performs walk-around inspections on assigned equipment.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
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The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
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Two (3) years of related experience.
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Possession of a Valid State Class B CDL certification required or must obtain a Class B CDL within 6-month of employment.
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Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
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Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.
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Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.
