Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have valid driver's license.
- Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.
- Previous experience is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, initiative, dependability, organization, enthusiasm, leadership, and a desire to serve the public.
- Be physically capable to perform work required, under various outdoor conditions.
- Ability to take direction from superiors and be able to complete duties with or without supervision.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials, and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair work.
- Skill in the use and care of tools and other equipment used to complete varying tasks.
Professional Expectations
- Understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other city employees, and vendors
- Maintain an exceptional level of safety. All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided by the City.
- Safety footwear is required, but not provided by the city.
- Maintain a professional appearance per written policy at all times while on site.
- Maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site.
Physical and Environmental Characteristics
Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.
Physical Characteristics of Work: The work involves sitting 0 to 5 percent of the time; sitting and using arm/leg controls 10 to 40 percent of the time; standing (but not walking) 0 to 35 percent of the time; standing and walking 10 to 35 percent of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; and routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds.
Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals with machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws or mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach.
Environmental Conditions: The work is performed inside and/or outside and includes being exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin, oils, may be required to wear a respirator, may work in confined spaces, darkness or poor lighting conditions, trenches, and/or isolation.
Equipment Essential to the Job: A variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment including pick-up trucks, dump trucks, aerial boom trucks, end loaders and backhoes; a variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions, maps, and schedules; a variety of measurement and diagnostic tools and equipment including tape measures, scales, levels, and squares; a variety of general purpose maintenance equipment including brooms, shovels, cleaning equipment and chemicals, and extension cords; various welding equipment; hydraulic, air, and water hoses; power and hand tools including grinders, drills, saws, air compressors, pumps, screwdrivers, and wrenches; a variety of safety equipment and clothing including dust filters, ear plugs, a first-aid kit, gloves, safety goggles, raincoats, and gas monitors; personal computers and peripheral equipment; some office and audio-visual equipment including telephones, intercoms, calculators, video cassette players, televisions, and inspection equipment.
