ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
Performs semi-skilled duties in construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair on County Public Works property, buildings, and bridges; occasionally acts as lead worker in such activities.
Operates air compressor, pneumatic tools, power tampers, rodding machines, and various hand tools and power tools in the installation, repair and maintenance of storm sewer lines, catch basins, and streets.
Operates pick-up trucks with and without trailer to transport light equipment to various worksites.
Performs a variety of skilled gardening tasks such as the planting and transplanting of flowers and shrubs; assists in the construction and development of flower beds and related beautification projects.
Performs semi-skilled manual tasks relating to such activities as laying and repairing of storm sewer lines; construction and repair of sidewalks, headwalls, and catch basins with steel, concrete and other pipe installation apprentices.
Assists in the building and repair of bridges.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment utilized in the area of assignment.
Some knowledge of the work hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with the area of work assignment.
Ability to acquire a knowledge of the operating details and procedures of specialized equipment and other characteristics of a specific assignments.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform manual heavy labor for extended periods as required by work assignments.
Skill in the use and care of the tools, equipment and materials employed in work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather). The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places, and is occasionally exposed to vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
