The City of New Albany ("City") currently has seasonal positions within the Street Department. Applicants to assist with repairs and maintaining and improving the streets, buildings and/or facilities within the designated areas of the City to ensure an excellent City is provided for or citizens and visitors.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
"*" denotes an essential function of the job
- Cleans and sweeps roadways, sidewalks and surrounding areas to remove rubbish, debris, vegetation and strata.
- Paint fire hydrants.
- Works in and/or around sewer pump stations.
- Assists in water repairs and related work.
- Completes patchwork and crack sealing as need.
- Fills potholes using appropriate materials.
- Prepares roads and curbs for paving.
- Back-fills curbs upon completion of work.
- Keeps signs and intersections clear of limbs and grass.
- Mows grass and trims weeds along City streets and in medians.
- Removes trash as necessary.
- Checks equipment before use.
- Determines when equipment needs to be used.
- Operates equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Performs maintenance when it is necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
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Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
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Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems.
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Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
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Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
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Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
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Complete projects and/or reports in accurate and timely manner
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Maintain City information in a confidential manner.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to work as a team member.
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Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
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Be a motivated self-starter.
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Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
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Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
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Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally.
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Lift and/or move up to 55 pounds frequently.
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Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
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This position requires working in both an internal and external environment.
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Significant amount of time will be spent working outdoors and in inclimate weather (within reason and safety) to include: hot, humid, cold, rain, ice and snow.
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This position requires a flexible work schedule; night and/or weekends may be required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
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High school or G.E.D equivalent preferred.
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Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
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A pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor.
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Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.
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Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
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Familiar with basic OSHA stands and safety practices.
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Experience in Streets and/or maintenance preferred.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
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Computer and peripherals.
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Street Department equipment.
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Lawn service equipment.
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Mechanical equipment.
