Public Works Boom Mower Operator

Description

Performs responsible semi-skilled work operating automotive or mechanical equipment in the performance of a variety of public service work by the repair of all streets, water, sewer and gas lines; and the maintenance of landscape areas around the city. Operating trucks and smaller construction equipment and participates in the work, such as sawing, cutting, and digging; patching roads; locating and replacing water, sewer, and gas lines; and replacing failed storm drains. Removes leaf and snow, pours concrete and assists other crews with equipment maintenance.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

When assigned to the Public Works Department :

• Works with crews engaged in grounds maintenance and street repair, operating a variety of equipment and performing manual labor.
• Cuts and trims grass, trims trees, and maintaining landscape areas.
• Participates in repairing road asphalt by digging out or grinding potholes / bad areas in the street; repairing low areas in the road; repairing road shoulders by fixing low or soft road shoulders with asphalt or rock; spreading grass seed and covering with straw.
• Loads and unloads dirt, stone, gravel, refuse.
• Repairs storm drains and drain boxes.
• Repairs drive ways by fixing low drive way aprons to keep cars from scraping; placing asphalt berms to help with water and erosion control.
• Transports crews engaged in repairs, maintenance, and litter collection.
• Performs seasonal work by collecting leaves; driving the dump truck and leaf vacuum trailer; picking up bags and brush and loose leaves.
• Responds to storms by removing snow from roads; driving the dump truck; cleaning snow removal equipment; removing downed trees and limbs; controlling traffic and repairing flood damaged roads; and providing emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.).
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as special tasks for the voter registrations office by putting out ward identification signs and voting machines for every election; controlling traffic; setting out road signs at work zones and cones; helping other crews supporting special events; demolishing abandoned houses.
• Repairs light equipment, such as weed eaters, lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws.
• Performs on call duty as assigned.
• May supervise inmate crew.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED, and one to two years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications / Licenses

Job Knowledge

Basic familiarity with the work to know common principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.

Reading

Intermediate : Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.

Writing

Basic : Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and / or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math

Basic : Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Communication Skills

Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Independence and Decision-Making

Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed frequently.

Technical Skills

Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary / fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May occasionally direct helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns or temps.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of various vehicles and trucks used in performing maintenance duties; asphalt roller, hand tools, jack hammer, computer and associated hardware and software, etc.; and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed outdoors, in vehicles or equipment, where there is daily exposure to noise and vibrations, and to physical hazards, and frequent exposure to respiratory hazards. There is occasional exposure to mechanical and fire hazards, physical danger or abuse, and wetness / humidity. There is seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures. There is rare exposure to chemical and electrical hazards, explosives and communicable diseases.

The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.